Julie Dykstra and Steve Thome want to keep the three decks they had built outside their Cannon Township home seven years ago looking their best. The decks are where they entertain family and friends; ...

Aaron Pilch was on a quest for two pieces of wood. It took him three weeks to find them. The do-it-yourselfer recently needed the 2-inch-by-12-inch-by-12-foot planks of pressure-treated pine to make ...

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 answer isn't as obvious as most deck builders assume.

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

"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 ...

A savvy homeowner has revealed why your decking is probably upside down, explaining that planks should be placed 'smooth side up'. Stephanie Savvides-Howell, 37, from North London, took to Instagram ...