Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

The railing around a cedar deck does more than just look good; it creates a secure enclosure and offers safe footing up the stairs. But the railing has to be constructed well, meeting all local ...

WILMINGTON, Ohio, April 27, 2015 /CNW/ -- When hail damaged a 23-year-old cedar deck that had started to show signs of aging, the Omaha, NE, homeowner knew it could be an opportunity to replace the ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...