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 ...

Pressure treatment forces chemical preservatives into the cellular structure of wood. These chemicals are undesirable in mulch or compost, so if your scrap lumber is lined with tiny holes or stained ...

It’s hard to match the beauty of a wood deck. Manufacturers of composites have tried for years to mimic the look and feel. Some brands mix wood pulp into their formulations. And others, like Trex and ...

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 ...

Arsenic from treated lumber used in decks, utility poles and fences will likely leach into the environment for decades to come, possibly threatening groundwater, according to two research papers ...

Most people have some sort of deck on their homes, and most are made of wood. To make the wood last, it has got to be protected with some sort of stain or sealant. checked to see which deck treatments ...

Whether you're working with limited space, have mobility issues, or simply want to improve the quality of your crops -- raised garden beds are a great solution. These beds are highly customizable and ...

Organize your patio. Watch how to build a durable outdoor storage deck box using treated lumber and award-winning TENZ screws ...