"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 ...

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.

In the lumber section of the busy Home Depot outlet in downtown Vancouver, customers are greeted by ads for composite decking planks before they enter the store. The fact that they have to walk a long ...

It’s hard to match the beauty of a wood deck. Manufacturers of composites have tried for years to mimic the look and feel. Some brands mix wood pulp into their formulations. And others, like Trex and ...

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based UFP Industries Inc. has purchased an Iowa recycling firm to support its composite decking business, Deckorators Inc. The acquisition of Cedar Poly LLC of Tipton, Iowa, for ...

The deck has gone high tech. Wood decks are rapidly being replaced by plastic, aluminum and other man-made decking materials, which are prized for their easy maintenance. Builders are making decks ...

Decks provide homey, organic outdoor social spaces, perfect for hosting friends and family in the fresh air. However, decks ...

Decks can be a popular addition that allows you to better enjoy your outdoor space—and to increase the value of your home. But when it comes time to choose between composite, hard wood, and even ...

After spending the past few months at home on lockdown, a lot of people in Seattle have realized a hard truth: Their deck could use some love. When done right, decks and patios can extend your living ...