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From small gatherings to holiday entertaining, a backyard deck is a major part of any outdoor lifestyle. Besides being a long-term investment, the choice between using wood or a synthetic material is ...

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 ...

Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

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 ...

Trees used for hardwood take decades to mature, so it's not the most eco-friendly choice. This alternative delivers the same strength without harming nature.

With summer in the air and the outdoors calling, with barbecues and cocktail parties dotting backyards coast to coast, the appeal of decks is great. So why not build them with longer-lasting material, ...

As mortgage-rate pressure keeps more Toronto-area homeowners in their existing properties, deck additions have become ...

Decks don’t usually get damaged all at once. It’s the slow grind of daily use that does it. Chairs drag across the boards ...