Every new deck construction conversation almost always starts with what the upfront cost is. Composite deck materials are ...

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In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...

The typical cost range for building a deck is $4,141 to $11,713, though the national average cost is $7,913. The main cost factors in building a deck include deck size, materials, foundation, and ...

Demand for environmentally friendly, virtually maintenance-free Trex composite decking grows every year. Why has this ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is ...

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.

Q: What’s the ideal spacing to leave between deck boards during installation? I always thought it was the thickness of a 3 ½-inch nail, but I’ve been told to install deck boards tight because they’ll ...

TurnKey Outdoor Designs has incorporated outdoor home deck installation into its operations. The deck installation service addresses residential properties where homeowners seek to extend their living ...