Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost ...

Weather-resistant softwood is a middle-of-the-road choice in terms of price. Standard 2X6 cedar decking boards cost between $4 and $8 psf. Pressure-treaded softwood (usually pine) is the most ...

the cost and because the fencing near the deck was also cedar. Replacing deck boards on a solid frame is a relatively easy ...

With wood, we simply test by species (like yellow pine, cedar, and ipe ... instruments to test each decking sample for resistance to flexing to ensure that boards won’t bow or bend if you ...

And others, like Trex and Azek, even produce decking boards with random grain patterns ... Here, we zero in on the pros and cons of cedar, ipe, pine, and redwood—the four most common options ...

Decking-grade cedar is usually sold as “kiln dried ... You will usually see this stamped on the ends of the boards. But even kiln-dried products can absorb moisture, so be sure it’s ...

CEDAR FALLS — During a special meeting Friday, the Board of Education voted to approve ... The second included telescoping bleachers on the pool deck and flex space on the main level.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL) -- Late Saturday, Cedar Falls Fire Rescue responded to a home on Juanita Avenue, for a deck on fire. It happened around 11:30 p.m. The units on scene found the deck ...

It’s straightforward in every way — you can make the bench with a miter saw and a cordless drill using just a few common cedar deck boards and a single box of deck screws. It’s also ...

“Many people don’t realize they can save money buying a high-quality untreated cedar board at a lumberyard ... products including siding, fencing, decking, timbers and custom-milled materials.

(WSBT) — The Cedar Street Bridge over the St. Joseph River will be closed starting Monday. This will be the first phase of a construction project that will include a new bridge decking ...