My wood deck sits in the sun all day with no shade. It’s now treated lumber and requires sealing every other year. I’ve tried lots of different sealers all with the same results.

An important part of planning a new deck is figuring out how much it's going to cost. Here are some calculation tips from a deck builder.

I wonder if you have any experience with the exotic hardwoods like Tigerwood. My husband and I are also thinking about composite decking, but it's quite pricey. What would you do?