Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

The working properties of African Redwood, or Mukulungu, make it ideal for decks, siding and other outdoor applications. African Redwood, or Mukulungu, is an exotic hardwood ideally suited for ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our finished deck, two years in the making. By Paul Hope In early 2020, my ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...

Pretty much any deck will look great when it’s brand new, but a deck built with subpar materials will start showing its age in a year or two. Fast-forward a decade, and a wooden deck that was ...

"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 ...

Composite decking materials offer the look of wood without the need to stain. And as the material evolves, it continues to take on new colors and textures, as evidenced by several new products ...

NINGBO, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the competitive landscape of the 2026 construction ...