Citing health risks, this week the EPA halted the production of some pressure-treated wood -- the most commonly used material in structures such as decks, play sets, and fences. On Friday, The Early ...

DEAR TIM: I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are ...

Dear Tim: In just a few weeks a builder will show up to completely rebuild my deck. The house is only 20 years old and the treated lumber used to build it is rotting away. The centers of the deck ...

Last week, following publication of my column about disposal solutions for wood treated with preservatives, a colleague reminded me I had ignored the best alternative to disposal. Recycling ...

Q: My neighbor discovered that many of the floor joists on his outdoor deck are rotting. The rot is along the top, where the decking attaches to them. It’s treated lumber and rated for outdoor ...

COMPETITORS IN THE chemical industry don’t often openly criticize one another’s products. But an ongoing tiff between two of the four largest U.S. makers of preservatives for pressure-treated wood, ...

Sometimes, even the leader of an environmental organization opposes regulations making disposal too difficult. This week, Doug Kobold, executive director of the California Product Stewardship Council, ...

Gardening in raised beds can be just the answer for would-be gardeners, who would love to grow their own vegetables and flowers, but lack the space or physical ability for a traditional garden.

Q. I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...