By Clint Thomas A friend recently called me and asked for some suggestions for a new deck that he was building at his lake ...

The existing decking and wood deck railing was in bad condition, but the pressure-treated structure was still sound. If your existing deck is old, shabby and a maintenance nightmare, you don’t have to ...

Replace fasteners with stainless steel deck fasteners that resist rust and secure them into place. Also, check floorboards and handrails that aren’t made of pressure-treated lumber for signs of ...