What is an alternative to pressure-treated wood framing for a deck?

— Barbara Donahue Sandy Hook, CT

Answered by Robert Hartford on April 17, 2011

How can I improve my outdoor area to avoid getting water in my basement and near-flooding in my backyard?

— Susan Free York, PA

Answered by Ryan Flegal on April 17, 2011

Wood deck or synthetic lumber? Is PVC a definite no-no? Trying to find out if Trex Transcend has PVC, and if so, should I nix it?

— Susan Mayne San Rafael, CA

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on April 5, 2011

What environmentally friendly ground cover can I use on a slope for a year or two while waiting for permanent landscaping?

— John Duke Richmond, VA

Answered by Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP on March 23, 2011

What are some indigenous, low-maintenance, yet attractive options for the concrete planters at my son's NYC school?

— Dina New York, NY

Answered by Richard Heller on March 13, 2011

I need to seal my asphalt driveway to protect from future cracking but would like to avoid the typical black sealants.

— Corey Deerfield, IL

Answered by Liberty Phoenix Lord on March 8, 2011

We are building a new home and wish to include a rainwater catchment system. Are architectural shingles safe for watering food plants?

— Alice Coblentz Asheville, NC

Answered by Kevin Holdridge on February 12, 2011

I need a few pointers on installing an ipe deck. I have heard there are potential problems with cupping.

— Susan Mayne San Rafael, CA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on February 4, 2011

What is better: landscaping my yard, or letting it grow naturally with the routine mowing?

— Margaret Akron, OH

Answered by Richard Heller on January 25, 2011

Can I integrate greywater into a sprinkler system to water my back lawn?

— El Paso, TX

Answered by Danny Kelly on December 2, 2010

 

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