Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Trex Co., Winchester, Virginia, a leading manufacturer of composite decking and railing made in part from recycled linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), says it has found a viable way to close the ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

The pandemic accelerated decking trends already in place as consumers focused more on the value and role of homes in a world where some 2.5 million people have died from the COVID-19 virus. Some ...

Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

3D printing and rapid prototyping specialist Protolabs is moving up a gear. The company is changing its strategy to position itself as a one-stop shop for the entire production chain, including ...

Ordinarily, when composite items are being manufactured, huge ovens and autoclaves have to be utilized. The production process could soon be much simpler, cheaper and more energy-efficient, however, ...

CR tests composite decking for three years under severe conditions, evaluating planks from brands such as Azek, Fiberon, and ...