NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2024 — Buildings and production of the materials used in their construction emit a lot of carbon dioxide (CO 2), a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

PROVIDENCE – Just one word: plastics. That line from "The Graduate," set in 1960s California, still holds up in 2025, as plastic has become the star component in many new building materials in the ...

We expose samples made from aluminum, composites, and wood to extreme conditions to see which type of decking holds up best ...

During the pandemic, most Americans who were forced to stay home had to step outside occasionally to keep from going stir-crazy. A lot of people took this opportunity to transform their backyard decks ...

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 ...

WINCHESTER, Va., Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In keeping with its brand mantra of “Engineering What’s Next In Outdoor Living®,” Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative ...

Trex offers composite decking, railing, fencing, and outdoor living products, including branded systems such as Trex Transcend, Trex Select, and Trex Enhance, as well as architectural and staging ...

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