If there were a recipe for a perfect deck, it would certainly differ depending on the builder, but the basic ingredients might look something like: 1 cup additional square feet for entertaining and relaxing 1½ cups vantage point for enjoying the... Read...

A deck should be for cooking out, getting fresh air, and enjoying time with friends and family – not a time-consuming addition to your home “to-do” list. Composite decking does not need painting or sealing, so can help make “deck time” mean relaxa... Read...

Recycled plastics are used to make hundreds of everyday items and building materials, from clothing and blankets to carpet and composite lumber. Plastic grocery bags and bottles can also be made into new trash bags, containers and even shopping carts... Read...

In the market for decking? Chances are for those who answer “yes,” many will choose composite decking for their projects. Recent research predicts wood-plastic composite decking materials will experience double-digit demand gains through 2014, and ... Read...

According to 2009 Census data, last year was the first time in nearly three decades that the average size of new homes decreased – by almost 100 square feet to 2,438. A result of the economic downturn? Yes, but housing experts say the recession is ... Read...

There’s a perception among some builders, architects and consumers that green buildings are expensive. No doubt some are, but it isn’t a given that environmentally friendly products and features have to cost a lot. Some cost the same or even less t... Read...

What is the right decision? Wood or Composite?   What is more green? Wood is a renewable resource that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as the tree grows and locks it away until wood decays or is burned.   Wood c... Read...