Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Selecting lumber for your deck is a balancing act between budget, beauty, and the quality of the lumber. For example, the type of ...

When thinking about the longevity of a new deck, material is a major consideration. These non-hardwood options may help your ...

With summer in the air and the outdoors calling, with barbecues and cocktail parties dotting backyards coast to coast, the appeal of decks is great. So why not build them with longer-lasting material, ...

A study in Forest Products Journal says wooden decks can deteriorate considerably in just two to three years. That means sooner or later, you’ll need to refinish your deck. Pressure-treated deck ...

Aaron Pilch was on a quest for two pieces of wood. It took him three weeks to find them. The do-it-yourselfer recently needed the 2-inch-by-12-inch-by-12-foot planks of pressure-treated pine to make ...

Spring is a popular time to build or replace a deck. But a lumber shortage is dramatically altering the decking landscape. If you’re planning on building an outdoor deck this year, brace yourself. A ...

Here is some advice if you are building or repairing your deck: Wherever decks touch soil, framing lumber is subject to rot and termites. What you can do about it: Use lumber that’s been ...

With changes in materials and building techniques, and a return on investment that rivals other home renovations, an outdoor deck is one of the fastest growing ways to dramatically improve the value ...

Newtown Square has announced the expansion of its composite deck building services, providing homeowners with additional options for outdoor living projects using composite decking materials from ...