A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view.

Once you have finally checked off that deck project that's been on your to-do list, you'll want to finish it off with a coat of stain to improve its appearance and protect the surface. Not all times ...

This alternative to traditional deck lumber lasts longer and requires less work, so you can spend even more time enjoying your outdoor space.

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 ...

Mike Holmes points at the camera while posing at a festival - Tara Ziemba/Getty Images Celebrity builder Mike Holmes has shared so many design hacks for the kitchen through the years, including his ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

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 ...

Trex Company continues to astound investors with its solid performance. Indeed, investors in the composite decking market leader are reaping the benefit of the company’s persistent push to take market ...

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, ...