Wood is going to expand and contract. You can't stop it. But you can learn how to avoid the problems caused by wood movement.

you may find that you need to replace a deck board or more. Even on new wood decks, a board or two can shrink or deform so much over a season or two that replacing it might be the best way to ...

The boards are 6-ft and 10-ft long, which form a 16-ft long plank with grooves on their long side to house the screws. Installation is 30% faster than a traditional wooden deck. No more popping nails.

Though wood is the most popular type of decking, other materials are catching ... We expose our test boards to harsh weather for three years at test sites in hot and humid Florida and in hot ...

Q. We have a large deck that finally needs to be repaired, and some parts replaced. It is wood with some steel beams, and we ...

The best deck stain applicators can make a huge impact on your project's finished look. We tested our top picks. See our ...

This past summer, at age 68, I worked on my first big outdoor project with my retired handyman friend Jeff, who agreed to ...

Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks ... That ensures that boards won’t bow or bend if you’re entertaining a crowd or if you park a heavy grill ...

However, with so many types of outdoor decks all with various prices, choosing the right one for your home can be daunting. From traditional wood iterations to modern composite options ...

These new tools and accessories are fully compatible with all Trex decking products and have also been rigorously tested and ...