The picnic tables inside Plastic Lumber Co.'s warehouse look solid and durable, as if they were crafted by a master carpenter using thick lumber and a sharp saw. But they weren't built from redwood or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trying to choose the right material for your fencing can be difficult. Wood has long been popular but needs regular maintenance.

Jerry Miller shows off ground plastic, ready to be melted into lumber. (Riley Board/KDLL) On the Central Kenai Peninsula, plastic is getting a second life as lumber, thanks to a local collections ...

Demand for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber in the United States is forecast to expand 11 percent per year through 2009 to $3.5 billion, according to a study by Cleveland-based market ...

The ultra-strong recycled material, Recycled Plastic Lumber, is made of polymer-reinforced composites, a material that is reinforced like concrete. The material will be used as a replacement for wood ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

Plastic furniture maker Poly-Wood LLC is investing $35.3 million in a new factory in North Carolina, the most recent in a series of investments that have seen the company add substantial manufacturing ...

Dog houses are a fun way to customize a spot for your furry friend in the backyard. There are so many on the market these days, you may have a hard time selecting which type of doghouse is right for ...