By Clint Thomas A friend recently called me and asked for some suggestions for a new deck that he was building at his lake ...

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Weather-resistant softwood is a middle-of-the-road choice in terms of price. Standard 2X6 cedar decking boards cost between ...

Have an old pallet lying around? Find out some creative ways to turn it into a shelving unit for your home that's both ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Replace fasteners with stainless steel deck fasteners that resist rust and secure them into place. Also, check floorboards and handrails that aren’t made of pressure-treated lumber for signs of ...

Warped deck boards are often caused by redistribution of stress within the boards. This could lead to uneven surfaces, a deformed deck, and an unstable structure. Termites, powder post beetles ...

The size of your planned deck, the materials you plan to use and who builds it will all affect how much you ultimately spend. Knowing deck costs in advance — as well as ways to finance its ...

Decks & Docks, a 34-year-old Clearwater-based marine construction and outdoor living supply company, has bought a Texas ...

We used two types of decking for our tests: pressure-treated yellow pine and red cedar ... can ensure the new stain will soak into the wood. Q. What size roller is best for staining a deck?

It’s a matter of when we’ll see the Steam Deck 2, not if we’ll see it. Valve has talked publicly multiple times about its plans for a next-gen Steam Deck, which shouldn’t come as a ...