Citing health risks, this week the EPA halted the production of some pressure-treated wood -- the most commonly used material in structures such as decks, play sets, and fences. On Friday, The Early ...

Pressure treating protects wood from the elements, helps prevent insect attacks, and minimizes the effects of aging. While pressure-treated wood offers many benefits, structures built from it often ...

Q: I want to build a raised bed for vegetable gardening this year. However, I have heard a lot of bad publicity about pressure-treated lumber. How safe is it? Is there anything else that will last as ...

Though homeowners have a variety of options for an outdoor deck including vinyl, fiberglass and recycled plastic made of milk jugs, the least expensive and most widely used material is still ...

Gardeners should take the lead to dispose of pressure-treated wood properly. No doubt, you've heard the rumblings of using pressure-treated wood - not only for raised garden beds but for play sets, ...

Pressure-treated wood is the preferred choice for outdoor home projects, thanks to its resistance to rotting and insect ...

Q. I am building several outdoor projects with pressure-treated wood. I’ve been told that the wood should be stained. I was under the impression that pressure-treated wood would last in its natural ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — If you’re planning to build a deck, planter, fence or picnic table with pressure-treated lumber, you may want to reconsider. This popular lumber — known as CCA-treated wood — will ...

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 ...

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 ...