A growing number of South Jersey homeowners are replacing high-maintenance wood decks with composite boards that do not need yearly sanding or staining, a shift Tri-State Fence & Deck has tracked ...

Skip the pricey deck build. This clever setup is perfect for garden seating areas or a temporary outdoor entertaining spot without the big commitment.

Pablo Päster is an energy and sustainability management consultant who wrote a weekly advice column for Treehugger from 2009-2012. Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood ...

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 wood deck increases your home’s value and adds a living space, but only if it is aesthetically appealing. If left untreated, the wood weathers to an ugly gray, splinters emerge, and the overall ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...