You put real money and weekends into your deck, so the hardware holding it together should not be an afterthought. If you drive the wrong screws through those boards, you set yourself up for stains, ...

Dear Pat: The last time I built my deck, I used nails, and now they look bad and many are loose. I am planning to redo the deck and some other outdoor projects. Should I use screws this time? — Ned B.

The warranty says 25 years, but your deck may not last half that.

Composite decking is a great choice vs. wood for a variety of reasons. People choose wood plastic composite (WPC) or even plastic lumber (PL) over wood because they want the finished project to resist ...

Over the past few years, big changes have been underway in the decking world. Wood has historically been the material of choice for many homeowners, primarily due to its relatively low cost. However, ...

Building a deck is one of the best home improvement investments you can make. Homeowners are able to recoup about 95% of the ...