: I have just finished putting in the last strip on my deck and I now need to
: remove all the $%#&* staples. (This first boat is for my wife so I decided
: to make my life easier and use staples - mine will be done without all the
: holes!). What has everyone found is the best way to get all those staples
: out without damaging the wood?

I use a heavy duty staple remover I got at a stationary store. It is very easy and effective. The cost was less thatn $10.