Dear James: We have an old wood deck and are expanding its size. The old deck looks bad compared to the new one. How can we make it look newer to match? — Valerie M. Dear Valerie: If the old decking ...

Q: I'm tired of the wood deck maintenance. I'm also concerned about its preservation chemicals on my kids' bare feet. What wood-alternative decking materials are available that stay cool in the sun? - ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nothing says summer like hanging out with friends on the deck, and this year, I’ve got an all-new one ...