If you’re planning on building a deck this year, you’re bound to encounter some pretty harsh realities. Inflation, coupled with an unprecedented lumber shortage, has caused decking prices to skyrocket ...

Has your deck seen better days? A complete deck rebuild is probably not necessary. Whether you have one bad deckboard to replace or many, the process is the same. We'll show you how on an old, ...

A soft spot or partial decay on your deck may not seem like a huge deal, but it could be a sign of disaster to come - ...

No matter if you live in the city, the suburbs or the countryside, a deck can add value to your home and enhance your outdoor living space. Consumer Reports has some advice on how to get the best deck ...

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INDIANAPOLIS — If your deck feels a little bouncy underfoot, it might not be the top boards at all — it could be the joists underneath that are starting to rot. I ran into that exact problem on my ...

For many people isolated at home this summer, a backyard deck has been an invaluable outdoor refuge. And now is the time to take some steps to make sure that refuge is ready next spring — even if, ...

Sponsored by the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), Deck Expo brings together professionals from 40 countries to connect with leading brands, buyers and suppliers while exploring the ...

Q: I have been contemplating redoing my ancient deck and decided to solicit your comments and advice. I laid this deck down about 40 years ago over a concrete slab at my home in Sunnyvale. The deck is ...

Stain wood when it hasn’t rained for three days and when the forecast calls for at least two days of dry weather (or two and ...

While you should already be thinking about maintenance you need to do around your home’s exterior to prepare for winter, don’t forget that four-letter word in your backyard: the “deck.” It wasn’t long ...