Despite the wide selection of decking options, builders and homeowners tend to choose among three main ones. Here's some help ...

When we think of decks, we automatically think of the most common type of deck seen in this area: pressure-treated lumber. But if you’re interested in building a deck, it makes sense to at least be ...

This alternative to traditional deck lumber lasts longer and requires less work, so you can spend even more time enjoying ...

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 ...

Last week we talked about cleaning and staining the garage floor and taking care of all the cracks. So I got a few questions after that about wooden decks -- especially the pressure-treated wood decks ...

SINCE LAST November, Karol’s “new” deck has been the province of dogs, cats, birds, spiders and squirrels — or whatever critter it is that’s digging in the gutters and knocking wet leaves and debris ...

Q. Am trying to decide whether to use pressure-treated decking or composite as a replacement for my deck, which is 11 years old. Being in the “Elderly Class,” we do not use the deck with any great ...

Citing health risks, this week the EPA halted the production of some pressure-treated wood -- the most commonly used material in structures such as decks, play sets, and fences. On Friday, The Early ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If building a deck or working with pressure-treated wood is on your to-do list, one ...

Q. I have a deck that was constructed from pressure treated wood. The deck is about 8-10 years old. I have lived in the house for 6-7 years. The former owners never waterproofed the deck or cleaned it ...