In one region, at least, plastic decking now leads pressure-treated wood. Half of the decking in the northeastern United States is now made of synthetic materials such as plastic composites, according ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our ...

Q. I am tired of treating my old decaying wood deck. Also, it gets hot in the sun. I want to replace it with one requiring no maintenance and one which is environmentally friendly. What are my ...

Orlando, Fla. — Composite and PVC deck-makers are showing off cooling technology, new colors and expanded railing options as they appeal to homeowners and builders looking to enhance the look and feel ...

Homeowners who are looking to install or replace a deck are typically faced with a major choice: composite decking vs. wood. Both are considered among the best decking materials, though each has its ...

CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and ...

Home ownership comes with a seemingly bottomless list of maintenance tasks. Any new home improvement product or genius DIY tip that solves a problem while also limiting the ongoing investment of time ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...