Splintering decks are usually the result of neglect — occurring after a deck remains untreated and unsealed for a number of years. The lack of protection allows water to soak into the boards, ...

There's no denying that decking is a great way to zone your garden. The perfect place for a cozy seating arrangement or an outdoor kitchen, a deck often bridges the gap between outdoors and in, ...

Q: Our vacation house has vintage Trex decking. After a few years, it became horribly ugly, and no amount of cleaning or brightening ever did more than just lighten the stains. More than five years ...

Q: Our deck was installed in 2007 with EverGrain composite. (We chose the redwood color.) One of the planks is deteriorating. Replacing the whole plank is one option, but we’d have to take apart the ...

Your deck might be only a few years old and still drag your whole backyard down if it looks tired, dirty, or poorly ...