Your Money: Consider alternatives for decking material (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
About 80 percent of homeowners who install decks use real wood, according to Consumer Reports. But CR’s latest tests show that synthetic planks can offer lasting good looks with less upkeep. Some stains can also trim the work required to maintain wood. CR recently published the results of its one-year exposure tests of wood, composite, plastic and aluminum decking materials. They found ...
Manny's a one-hit wonder (New York Daily News)
Manny Ramirez's last hit before arriving at Yankee Stadium Thursday was his decking last weekend of Boston traveling secretary Jack McCormick. Extended slumps for a slugger with Ramirez's pedigree are rare.