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Over the past few years, big changes have been underway in the decking world. Wood has historically been the material of choice for many homeowners, primarily due to its relatively low cost. However, ...

Inside the home, “Millennial Gray” is on the way out. On the exterior, however, gray-hued composite decking is trending.

In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...

Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

Picking between wood and composite decking isn’t just about the upfront price — it’s about how much time, money, and effort you’ll spend over decades. From pressure-treated pine to premium composites, ...

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 ...

The annual maintenance job should be tackled as soon as possible, according to experts ...