Nails and Fasteners

Now available in a variety of colors and textures, this durable array of products won't rot, splinter, or crack. What's not to like?by Chris Green

The EPA is banning CCA lumber. The replacements are safer, but they may change how you build a deck.by Daniel S. Morrison

Hidden fasteners and integral lighting streamline a contemporary, Craftsman-style deckby Scott Fleming

Government scientists study outdoor structures and report on which details, fasteners and finishes hold up bestby Bob Falk, Sam Williams