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Would-Be Wood "Lumber" from recycled materials looks like wood and offers real advantages. Is it for you? |
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Deck Defense A guide to the cleaners, finishes and techniques for making your deck look new again... |
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25 Years of Innovation: Decks Decks today are the toast of many a backyard. And as materials and construction methods evolve, designers are pushing the limits of form and function. |
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Great Decks are Made of Great Details Adapt these inspiring design ideas to your next deck. |
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Finding the Right Design for Your Backyard Working on a deck? Plan ahead to avoid zoning, aesthetic, and budget problems. |
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Go From an Old Deck to New in 4 Steps There's no secret to deck maintenance - repair the deck, clean it and protect it. But learning tricks the pros use can make the job go faster and the results last longer. |
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April 2000
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Naturally Rot-Resistant Woods Though sometimes hard to come by, they are nature's answer to the problem of decay |
Popular Mechanics
April 3, 2009
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5 Do-it-Yourself Flooring Options Flooring alternatives are explored with the drawbacks and advantages of each. |
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Replacing Corner Boards Trade weather-beaten wood trim for a lower-maintenance alternative. |
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Refresh Your Deck Bringing luster back to weather-beaten wood. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2002
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Build A Backyard Pool Deck New techniques to get the job done quick. |
Popular Mechanics
December 3, 2008
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How to Build a Pergola: FAQs Can I attach to the house or an existing wood deck? Yes. |
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Elizabeth Lilly |
Deck Safety Checklist 7 signs that it's time to repair or replace your deck |
This Old House
March 9, 2000
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Lofty Ambitions Try one of these seven ceiling treatments to improve the space overhead. |
The Motley Fool
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Trex and Competitors Lumber Along Trex, the maker of composite deck material, hopes to gain market share and beat the competition. |
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Sam Martin |
Landscaping a Sloped Lot Retaining walls, decks, and native plants give the finishing touch to our Timeless Home... |
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Joseph Truini |
Fencing Lessons If you're thinking about putting up a fence this summer, the first challenge is finding one that appeals to you. Although it's easy to fall into a rut and put up the same stodgy stockade or plain picket your neighbors have, there's no reason to compromise. |
Popular Mechanics
June 27, 2008
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5 Secrets to Building a Better Shed: DIY Guy When you have questions that have something to do with shed design, framing or siding options, consider these tricks of the trade. |
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Building a Safe Deck A deck can handle even the rowdiest gang of fraternity brothers as long as the beam that carries the floor joists is properly bolted to the side of the house. Unlike bolts, nails can pull out --- and without warning... |
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March 5, 2000
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Beyond the Basic Floor One of the big advantages of laminate flooring is the ability to combine a wide variety of colors and patterns. Here's how. |
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Landscaping a Sloped Lot Retaining walls, decks, and native plants give the finishing touch to our Timeless Home |
U.S. CPSC
May 13, 2009 |
Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries. |
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The Language of Lumber The words used in the industry to describe wood can be conflicting and confusing. Here's a crib sheet to help you understand just what the pros are talking about. |
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How to Read the Stamp An easy way to identify the right framing lumber for your needs. |
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July 2001
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Super Shed Indoor shelter for your outdoor tools... |
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June 2007
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How to Buy Pressure-Treated Lumber: Know Your Stuff The Job: Build a planter with pressure-treated lumber. |
This Old House
November 6, 2000
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How Long Stuff Lasts How long materials, systems and appliances will last--and how much it will cost to replace them... |
Popular Mechanics
October 2007
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How to Build Your Own Stairs in 3 Easy Steps Building a staircase, even a short one, isn't simple. Here are some tips to help you get the job done. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2005 |
Kadant Composites Inc. Recall of Certain GeoDeck(TM) Decking and Railing Materials When the decking or railing material is exposed to hot temperatures and sunlight, it can prematurely degrade. The degraded material could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
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Mark Powers |
Non-toxic, Affordable Pressure-Treated Lumber A new process encases wood fibers in trace amounts of glass, with surprising results. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009 |
Mailbox Replacement: How to Install a Vandal-Resistant Mailbox Replacing a mailbox and post is a straightforward DIY project, and you don't need much experience to tackle it. |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2004
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Sometimes You Need a Pro Investors who don't have the skills, time, or confidence to manage their finances on their own would do well to seek a financial advisor. |
National Gardening
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How Safe is Your Deck? For years, consumer and industry advocates have presented conflicting research evidence that arsenic, a carcinogen, can leach in dangerous amounts from structures made from pressure treated wood, such as decks. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007 |
How to Build a Garden Arbor: Simple DIY Woodworking Project We built this arch-top lattice with a few hundred dollars worth of cedar, deck screws and nails. |
