Kristi Armstrong, a reader from Belmont, Mass., posed an interesting question about her 20-by-15-foot deck: “Do you think it’s worth it to put the money into maintaining a deck that’s 16 years old, or ...

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 ...

The Guys get a lot of questions this time of year regarding decks. Most either involve refinishing a wood deck, maintenance issues for older decks or decks people want to add a three-season room to.

Deck collapses are more common than one might think. While some decks fail because they weren't built to code, the most common problem is lack of maintenance. Although a homeowner may refinish the ...

If your deck is looking a little weathered and you're considering replacing the boards, you might want to try this simple trick to see if you can squeeze a few more years of service out of them.

Last weekend I spent time with my 7 ½-year-old daughter (the ½ is crucially important at that age) on our tree house project. Well, it is more a tree “deck” so far, which is quite respectable though ...

When it comes to decking, you have a number of choices. Composite decking has become increasingly popular, as it offers numerous advantages over traditional wood decking. It’s easier to maintain, for ...

Warmer air means time spent outdoors. You're poised to be a super host this summer. From Father's Day barbecues to graduation parties, the lawn is mowed and you've got the grill — but is your deck ...

CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and TimberTech Composite decking, like the TimberTech Azek boards shown above, ...