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 ...

How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Impact Multi-Level Deck Stability and Drainage in Birdtown, OH Eastlake, United States - March ...

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 ...

You think you are protecting your deck when you roll out a bargain outdoor rug. In reality, the wrong rug quietly traps moisture, stains finishes, and can speed up rot in the boards you paid so much ...

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 ...

Wood decks or decks constructed out of a composite product? The debate during the last decade or so has been fierce. At first blush, composite decks appear to be superior: maintenance-free, longer ...

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 ...

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 ...

Why Decks Crack in Colorado’s Dry Climate and How Stonegate Homeowners Can Prevent It Centennial, United States - March ...

How Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Snow Management Impact Pool Deck Durability in Sherman, WI Madison, United States - March 3, ...

How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Damage Decks and What Elkhorn Homeowners Should Do Before Winter Omaha, United States - March 3, ...