Q: Our vacation house has vintage Trex decking. After a few years, it became horribly ugly, and no amount of cleaning or brightening ever did more than just lighten the stains. More than five years ...

Dear Pat: The last time I built my deck, I used nails, and now they look bad and many are loose. I am planning to redo the deck and some other outdoor projects. Should I use screws this time? — Ned B.

I’m not really surprised by your question, since I’ve had firsthand experience with this problem myself. Recently, I had to repair a poorly designed front porch that was covered with composite decking ...

Composite decking is a great choice vs. wood for a variety of reasons. People choose wood plastic composite (WPC) or even plastic lumber (PL) over wood because they want the finished project to resist ...