As hard as it may be to believe right now, winter will in fact end, and our thoughts will turn to warm weather fun. Don’t ...

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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 ...

Q: Our deck was installed in 2007 with EverGrain composite. (We chose the redwood color.) One of the planks is deteriorating. Replacing the whole plank is one option, but we’d have to take apart the ...

Q. My wood deck sits in the sun all day with no shade. It’s now treated lumber and requires sealing every other year. I’ve tried lots of different sealers all with the same results. I’m tired of all ...

You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black ...

After spending the past few months at home on lockdown, a lot of people in Seattle have realized a hard truth: Their deck could use some love. When done right, decks and patios can extend your living ...