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A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view.

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

Take a moment and think about the color of your wooden deck when you moved in or had it installed. Now think about its current color. If those colors don't match, whether it's due to mold, mildew, ...

Q: We put up a deck in summer 2013. We treated the wood with Behr Waterproofing Wood Protector about a year later, following the directions on the label. Last summer, the finish started to flake off, ...

Is that outdoor deck under your feet real wood, or something else? Summer is peak season for building decks, and makers of synthetic wood are pushing to expand their small market share against ...

The best wood stains aren't always the costliest. Here are test results from leading brands including Behr, Cabot, Olympic, and Valspar.

Q. It's time for me to build a deck. It'll be my first one. Each person I ask how to build a deck gives me a different answer. Surely building a deck can't be that hard. I'm wondering how to attach ...

Trex Company continues to astound investors with its solid performance. Indeed, investors in the composite decking market leader are reaping the benefit of the company’s persistent push to take market ...

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