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

If you'd like to build deck stairs that are long-lasting, consider making them out of composite material to ensure you're ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Mid-Atlantic wholesale distributor Landmark Lumber Group, New Freedom, Pa., has added DAT dimensional lumber to its product ...

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

FastenMaster, a division of OMG, Inc., has introduced the FastenMaster ICON ScrewJoist, a hybrid deck joist system engineered to combine the strength and durability of steel with the lightness and ...

Decking and garden fences are often made ... as the preservatives only penetrate the surface of the wood. In pressure-treated timber, preservatives are forced deep into the wood, which offers ...

An acting deck absolutely stacked from top to bottom w/ talent ... that the series really starts to sing once you get past ...