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 ...

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 ...

Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

Wooden decks need to be sealed to reduce damage caused by water, UV radiation, and wear, but do they need to be resealed ...

Defending Your Deck: Prevention Tips for Termite and Rot Damage Wyoming, Australia – February 10, 2026 / Decking Central Coast / A timber deck adds value and lifestyle appeal to any Australian home, ...

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 ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

Why should you have plans drawn up for your decking structure? The local council usually has the final say and can ask to see any plans as well as an engineer’s certificate, even if the deck is almost ...

If you want to protect your deck for years to come, the proper technique, tools, and cleaning solutions are key, so we asked ...

A timber deck adds value and lifestyle appeal to any Australian home, but without proper protection, it can become a costly problem. Termites and rot are two of the biggest threats to timber decking, ...