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At an average price of around $8,000, installing a deck isn't exactly cheap. Many homeowners must make compromises to make it happen, and using the most affordable lumber can seem like a ...

Picking between wood and composite decking isn’t just about the upfront price — it’s about how much time, money, and effort you’ll spend over decades. From pressure-treated pine to premium composites, ...

A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view.

In previous centuries, those words brought the crew of a ship topside to meet an emergency, or, at the very least, to attend the latest plank-walking by a misbehaving sailor. Now, the same cry means ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

Deck building is on the rise. According to a 2011 report by The Freedonia Group, leading business researchers, “U.S. demand for decking is forecast to rise 2.7 percent annually through 2014.” Why?

Composite decking materials offer the look of wood without the need to stain. And as the material evolves, it continues to take on new colors and textures, as evidenced by several new products ...

The good news is you don't have to committ bee-murder to get your deck back.