"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 ...

When choosing decking, the three factors I consider first are appearance, durability and cost, and any other builder likely does the same. When building a standard deck — and not a high-end one using ...

Pretty much any deck will look great when it’s brand new, but a deck built with subpar materials will start showing its age in a year or two. Fast-forward a decade, and a wooden deck that was ...

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 ...

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 ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...