Question: Two years ago I installed Trex Decking to a very large deck and boat dock. I am please with the Trex however it has mildew spots. What do you recommend to treat it with? Answer: Clean the ...

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, ...

Q. The home we own in Chicago has a deck on the front of the house surrounded by a low fence. The deck boards are showing their age, some are rotting, and it looks like it's time to replace the ...

How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our finished deck, two years in the making. By Paul Hope In early 2020, my ...

Composite decking is durable and low-maintenance. But low maintenance doesn’t mean zero maintenance. You still have to clean ...

Building a deck is a big investment. Naturally, you want it to stand the test of time – not just for a few years, but for decades to come. The good news? With the right materials and a little know-how ...

If you’re planning to build a wooden deck this summer, you may have noticed that choosing a decking material has become much more difficult than ever before. Just a few years ago the only option was ...

Rising interest rates and an uncertain economy may slow the pell-mell home sales boom. But home remodeling still looks strong for this year. As we learned when the pandemic took hold, people have ...