Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want an upgrade that will add serious value to your home, you may be considering building a deck. However, if you are doing it on a ...

Dear Jim: I am tired of treating my old decaying wood deck. Also, it gets hot in the sun. I want to replace it with one requiring no maintenance and one that is environmentally friendly. What are my ...

If your project will use a popular deck wood like cedar, redwood or pressure-treated lumber, and you’re not looking for a bunch of extras, you can assume a deck cost per square foot of about $30 to ...

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