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Q. My wood deck sits in the sun all day with no shade. It’s now treated lumber and requires sealing every other year. I’ve tried lots of different sealers all with the same results. I’m tired of all ...

Spring is in the air, and your question is making me think of summer nights spent al fresco, sipping mint juleps in the backyard. But I’m getting ahead of myself – first we need to build you a ...

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Toronto deck builder Decksforlife announces its 2026 lineup featuring new Trex Enhance colors Pebble Beach and Golden ...

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 ...

Building a deck is an exciting project, but figuring out measurements, materials, and costs can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why I’ve become such a fan of deck calculators—these handy digital ...

Spring is a popular time to build or replace a deck. But a lumber shortage is dramatically altering the decking landscape. If you’re planning on building an outdoor deck this year, brace yourself. A ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lumber prices are sky high, but it’s also building season, especially for do-it-yourselfers with outdoor projects planned, like decks and sheds. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

With changes in materials and building techniques, and a return on investment that rivals other home renovations, an outdoor deck is one of the fastest growing ways to dramatically improve the value ...