Q: Your column "There are options for cleaning vintage Trex composite decking" was thorough about cleaning, but it really didn't help the homeowner in the long run. Our vacation house has Trex decking ...

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 ...

Deck painting is a classic summertime project. For any homeowner, no matter his experience level, the key to success lies in the prep work. It sounds as if you've given due attention to this important ...

Q. The home we own in Chicago has a deck on the front of the house surrounded by a low fence. The deck boards are showing their age, some are rotting, and it looks like it's time to replace the ...

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, ...

Picture this: you and your family gathered outside, seated on comfortable cushioned furniture. Charming string lights hang above as you roast marshmallows over a fire pit table. Sounds perfect, right?