(BPT) - When you’re designing and building a dream outdoor living space, you have more options than ever. But how do you know which material is best for your home? The good news is that you don’t need ...

Whether you’ve decided this is the year you’ll add a deck to your home, or you’re still pondering the project, as soon as you say the words: “I want to build a deck,” you’ll start hearing and reading ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our extensive tests expose aluminum, composite, and wood decking to extreme conditions, to see which ones hold up for the long ...

When it comes to adding value and beauty to your home, a backyard deck is a surefire way to build your home’s equity. It’s a nice place to sit, too. With composite decking made from recycled materials ...

"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 ...

Dear Jim: In the summer sun, our wood deck gets hot, almost too warm to be comfortable. It seems to make adjacent rooms hotter. I am also tired of the maintenance. What other decking options do I have ...

Fence and Deck Depot, a leading deck and fence contractor serving the St. Charles area, announces the expansion of flexible financing options for homeowners planning deck construction or replacement ...