Wood, composite, or... aluminum? There are many deck options out there, and we're here to tell you which one holds up the ...

Q: With COVID-19, I’ve been working from home and eyeing the backyard. I think it might be a great time to put in a deck. What do I need to know before I get started? A: It’s that time of year when ...

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 ...

We expose samples made from aluminum, composites, and wood to extreme conditions to see which type of decking holds up best The best decking materials will stand up to the weather so that you can ...

"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 ...

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If you’re planning on building a deck this year, you’re bound to encounter some pretty harsh realities. Inflation, coupled with an unprecedented lumber shortage, has caused decking prices to skyrocket ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Americans are focused on outdoor living like never before. In fact, according to a recent Houzz ...

Getting ready to build a deck but wondering what material is best? Composite lumber is becoming increasingly popular, but there are other options, too. Most common deck materials – pros and cons There ...

TurnKey Lawn Care has launched an outdoor living division, adding deck construction and pergola installation to the New Orleans-based company’s service portfolio. The expansion positions the company ...

Pretty much any deck will look great when it’s brand new, but a deck built with subpar materials will start showing its age in a year or two. Fast-forward a decade, and a wooden deck that was ...