Save a deck in disrepair only if damage is limited to one or two boards and the framing is sound. Replace it if there are structural issues, small repair costs add up, or it was poorly DIYed to begin ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Determining whether a dilapidated deck should be repaired or replaced isn't as simple as it may seem. Replacing one or two rotten or broken deck boards is within the wheelhouse of many DIYers, but ...