Keeping a wood deck in good shape takes a lot of work. Even if you stain or seal it, the boards can still crack and splinter, making the deck look old and worn. Switching over to composite decking is ...

Q: Your column "There are options for cleaning vintage Trex composite decking" was thorough about cleaning, but it really didn't help the homeowner in the long run. Our vacation house has Trex decking ...

Composite decking is a great choice vs. wood for a variety of reasons. People choose wood plastic composite (WPC) or even plastic lumber (PL) over wood because they want the finished project to resist ...

Q. The home we own in Chicago has a deck on the front of the house surrounded by a low fence. The deck boards are showing their age, some are rotting, and it looks like it's time to replace the ...

We replaced the old wooden flooring on our porch with some composite decking material seven years ago. Since then it has performed well. But this spring we’re noticing some green mildew on the last ...