You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black balusters that give the deck a modern look when combined with wood railings.

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Q: My partner and I bought a condo in a historic garden apartment complex about 18 months ago. Individual-unit owners are responsible for construction and maintenance of the rear decks. When we moved ...