Wondering whether to repair or replace your deck? Learn about costs, DIY vs. pro jobs, and money-saving tips. Decks allow for outdoor dining, relaxation, and entertainment. However, they also ...

CAMBY, Ind. – Building a deck from start to finish will generally cost thousands of dollars, depending on the materials, size, style of deck and who builds it. If you already have a deck but it has ...

Has your deck seen better days? A complete deck rebuild is probably not necessary. Whether you have one bad deckboard to replace or many, the process is the same. We'll show you how on an old, ...

A deck should be a comfortable space to enjoy those summer evenings with family and friends, not a squeaky or unstable surface. If it seems like the deck is sagging in the center, the boards are ...

Kristi Armstrong, a reader from Belmont, Mass., posed an interesting question about her 20-by-15-foot deck: “Do you think it’s worth it to put the money into maintaining a deck that’s 16 years old, or ...

Q Can you suggest a better way of removing old boards from my deck? I want to pull off the old wood and replace it with composite lumber, but a crowbar and sledge hammer are so slow. Most of the ...

Upgrading your home's curb appeal can be done on a budget with a few simple DIY projects. Painting, replacing house numbers and light fixtures, and updating hardware can be done quickly. Larger-scale ...