Steve Spratt is the president/founder of HPS Palo Alto Inc Home Preservation Services and of Homepreservationmanual.com, a comprehensive and easy to use online manual for your home. His professional ...

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 ...

The popularity of decking has increased much worldwide in the past couple of years. Irrespective of the weather, most people like to spend their time outdoors – this is where decking areas come in ...

After several deeply disappointing attempts to finish outdoor wood back in the early 1980s, I decided to spend as much time as necessary discovering the truth behind successful deck finishing. So, ...

Deck Doc expands Ipe wood inventory to meet rising demand for durable, low-maintenance decking materials in residential and commercial projects. Ipe aligns with long-term project goals-offering ...

Last question for the day – my expediter/engineer told me that ipe wood decks are not actually up to fire code in NYC, and that a sharp inspector may fail you if the deck does not have a perimeter of ...

Pressure-treated wood, redwood, hem-fir, and other wood for decks Reviewed by Deane Biermeier Wood is often the most ...

Brian and Janell Rock chose ipe wood decking for their North Kansas City, Mo., home because of its attractive color and durability. MCT photos Untreated ipe fades like untreated teak to a ...

It’s hard to match the beauty of a wood deck. Manufacturers of composites have tried for years to mimic the look and feel. Some brands mix wood pulp into their formulations. And others, like Trex and ...