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 ...

Composite decking has become a popular choice for outdoor spaces due to its durability, low maintenance, and aesthetic appeal. Proper cleaning and maintenance are essential to keep your composite deck ...

Q DEAR TIM: I'm tired of maintaining my wood deck but am unsure about what composite material to purchase. I did some research and discovered that there have been class-action lawsuits, some companies ...

Long dry spells in spring and summer often mean that grass doesn’t need to be mowed for extended periods. Mowers that sit around unused for long periods can become hard to start if gasoline gums up in ...

I’m sitting at my desk, running my fingers along Louisiana-Pacific’s WeatherBest composite decking and railing. And I’m thinking, gosh, this stuff is so unlike wood. So I reach down and open a box of ...

"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 ...