How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our finished deck, two years in the making. By Paul Hope In early 2020, my ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditional wood decking can be beautiful—picture the silvery-gray patina of aged cedar—but one thing is ...

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, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many reasons people enjoy have a deck in their backyard. For one, a deck is an update that can add value to your home. Additionally, ...

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 ...