Who doesn't appreciate the added indulgence of outdoor space in the form of an outdoor deck, a terrace, or a balcony? These ...

QDEAR TIM: The wood deck railing at my home rotted prematurely ... Redwood is a fantastic material for outdoor projects, as it contains natural preservatives. But even redwood can rot.

Dear Tim: The wood deck railing at my home rotted prematurely ... Redwood is a fantastic material for outdoor projects as it contains natural preservatives. But even redwood can rot.

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint ... Ultraviolet radiation from the sun discolors wood and breaks down its lignin, the natural glue that holds the fibers together.