Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

A beautiful deck is a nice play to enjoy your yard. Cedar is a great choice and Mike Holmes of HGTV has a good way to save on the cost of this wood.

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

"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 ...

Q: Eight seasons ago, I had a cedar deck built on the back of the house. I went with cedar because I was told that its life expectancy was greater than pressure-treated pine. The deck was built in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Orlando, Fla. — After going through its own sale to Westlake Chemical Corp., Royal Building Products is showing off new grooved decking and cedar shake that it expects to be such big sellers that the ...