Wood, composite, or... aluminum? There are many deck options out there, and we're here to tell you which one holds up the ...

Deck-building trends come and go, including new styles and building materials like composites. However, wood remains the material of choice for the majority of deck projects, according to Popular ...

From small gatherings to holiday entertaining, a backyard deck is a major part of any outdoor lifestyle. Besides being a long-term investment, the choice between using wood or a synthetic material is ...

With summer in the air and the outdoors calling, with barbecues and cocktail parties dotting backyards coast to coast, the appeal of decks is great. So why not build them with longer-lasting material, ...

Q. It's time for me to build a deck. It'll be my first one. Each person I ask how to build a deck gives me a different answer. Surely building a deck can't be that hard. I'm wondering how to attach ...

My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an ...

For many people isolated at home this summer, a backyard deck has been an invaluable outdoor refuge. And now is the time to take some steps to make sure that refuge is ready next spring — even if, ...

My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an inexperienced DIY-er?

Q: We have an 8-by-10-foot terrace on the sixth floor of a condo building. About three years ago, we installed Bison ipe deck squares on roof deck pedestals. Last year we noticed a few spots on the ...