Last week, following publication of my column about disposal solutions for wood treated with preservatives, a colleague reminded me I had ignored the best alternative to disposal. Recycling ...

ANTIOCH (KPIX) -- Do-it-yourselfers may want to reconsider those backyard renovation projects. The state has banned the disposal of a common building material and it is leaving homeowners and ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — A study of commonly used pressure-treated lumber purchased at home improvement stores nationwide suggests that the risk of arsenic exposure from the boards is higher than previously ...

Most of our building practices aren’t especially sustainable. Concrete production is a major source of carbon emissions, and steel production is very resource intensive. Once completed, heating and ...

Opinion: Industry insights reveal a shift towards smarter, more resilient utility poles with increased use of technology like ...

A new study warns that arsenic used to treat outdoor wood products doesn't dissipate with time and that children who play on decade-old equipment are as likely to be exposed to high levels of the ...

Sometimes, even the leader of an environmental organization opposes regulations making disposal too difficult. This week, Doug Kobold, executive director of the California Product Stewardship Council, ...

Deck Expo is the ultimate gathering for decking and outdoor living professionals across North America. This prestigious event, proudly sponsored by NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association), ...

Pressure-treated wood is not a real exciting topic of conversation. It is a building material commonly used in many projects here and around the world. In simple terms, it is lumber injected with a ...