DECKING is a popular addition in many gardens and many of us will be spending more time outside over the coming months now spring is here. Here are some simple tips to get your decking tip-top in time ...

We replaced the old wooden flooring on our porch with some composite decking material seven years ago. Since then it has performed well. But this spring we’re noticing some green mildew on the last ...

Q: We cut back our pine trees and sap dripped everywhere. It is now dry and staining the deck. Any suggestions? A: Sap from trees — pines or others — is a real problem on decks, especially after it ...

Q. We put down Trex decking in 2008. The composite lumber has developed dark spots all over it. It started with a few spots and has multiplied over the two-year period. What is causing the spotting, ...

When taping drywall joints with joint compound, it is usually possible to smooth the compound enough so that little follow-up sanding is needed, greatly reducing the dust generated. Use a wide drywall ...