Save a deck in disrepair only if damage is limited to one or two boards and the framing is sound. Replace it if there are structural issues, small repair costs add up, or it was poorly DIYed to begin ...

Dear James: My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an inexperienced DIY-er? Dear Shantell: You are correct to worry about ...

Deck repair costs swing from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand depending almost entirely on one question: is the damage cosmetic or structural? Replacing a few weathered boards is a ...