Every new deck construction conversation almost always starts with what the upfront cost is. Composite deck materials are ...

Q. I have a client with a new composite deck. The carpenters who built it inadvertently left several scratches and blemishes. The railings and post sleeves are black, so the scratches, although ...

While well-built decks will last for decades it's a good idea to perform an annual inspection on the whole structure to ensure everything is safe and in top shape for your family and guests. Problems ...

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 has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

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.

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 ...