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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...