Wood, composite, or... aluminum? There are many deck options out there, and we're here to tell you which one holds up the ...

If you’re planning on building a deck this year, you’re bound to encounter some pretty harsh realities. Inflation, coupled with an unprecedented lumber shortage, has caused decking prices to skyrocket ...

A typical deck costs between $9,000 and $20,000, with the national average at $14,000. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

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Your deck is where you bring your indoor living outdoors—where you grill and dine, relax with family and friends, play with pets. You might use it as a gym, camp-craft studio, or even a home office on ...