Q: My neighbor discovered that many of the floor joists on his outdoor deck are rotting. The rot is along the top, where the decking attaches to them. It’s treated lumber and rated for outdoor ...

Q: I have a 9-year-old, treated-lumber deck on my home that is showing worrying signs of decay. I removed some of the deck boards and discovered that some of the 2-by-12s are rotting at the top, and ...

If you have plans to fence off your property to protect your pets and kids, you might be looking for the right backyard ...

It's important to consider which type of fence is best for your specific project, and pressure-treated panels have their own ...

Q: Tim, my neighbor discovered that many of his outdoor deck floor joists are rotting. The rot is along the top where the decking attaches to them. It’s treated lumber rated for outdoor exposure. How ...

The best time to stain your deck is when temperatures are between 50° F and 90° F with relatively low humidity. But before you prep your deck with a good cleaning and sanding, make sure you know ...

Last week, following publication of my column about disposal solutions for wood treated with preservatives, a colleague reminded me I had ignored the best alternative to disposal. Recycling ...

ANTIOCH (KPIX) -- Do-it-yourselfers may want to reconsider those backyard renovation projects. The state has banned the disposal of a common building material and it is leaving homeowners and ...

COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) ─ Pressure-treated wood is in high demand, and one local lumber company tells Eyewitness News that they’re doing whatever they can to meet the need. The wood, according to ...

A new study warns that arsenic used to treat outdoor wood products doesn't dissipate with time and that children who play on decade-old equipment are as likely to be exposed to high levels of the ...

Big Easy Fence Company launched pressure-treated pine fencing services in August 2025, expanding its residential and commercial fencing portfolio to address growing market demand for durable, ...