"When wood-alternative decking first came out in the 1990s, it looked lousy and performed even worse, but the category has ...

When it comes to wood decks, here's everything you need to know about planning, materials, and maintenance.

Pressure washing your wooden deck may be best left to the professionals. Using the device at the wrong pressure or distance ...

Q: Some 20 years ago, I had a “treated” wood deck built behind my home and was told by the builder that additional sealer or wood treatment was not necessary. In fact, the builder said, it ...

A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the ...

Termites and carpenter ants love wood, and your deck might be a feast waiting to happen. Check for soft spots near the home’s siding or along the base of posts. Also watch for sawdust-like residue or ...

Wood represents about 84% of the decking market, and every one-point increase in share equals $50 million in new revenues for Trex.

Q: We put up a deck in summer 2013. We treated the wood with Behr Waterproofing Wood Protector about a year later, following the directions on the label. Last summer, the finish started to flake ...

When shopping for a deck box, capacity and outer dimensions are top considerations. Maximum storage space with a small ...