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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, ...

Q. I have three wide stairs leading from my main deck up to the back-door landing. While I was removing the rotted pine-trim boards, I found pressure-treated ones backing the full width of each step.

Q: Our vacation house has vintage Trex decking. After a few years, it became horribly ugly, and no amount of cleaning or brightening ever did more than just lighten the stains. More than five years ...