Our deck was starting to fall apart. The fir railing posts had some rot against the decking and the cedar deck boards were splintering. The foundation and supports were still intact but the finishings were badly in need of a remodel. Time for a DIY project!
We decided to remove the old decking and replace it with new boards. Since the fir railings just rotted anyways, we edged the deck with cedar stairs and bench-height planter boxes instead of railings. I love how much larger and more usable our deck feels now (even though it's on the same footprint!). The added raised bed garden space is a bonus. 
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It is amazing what you did, from before and after. It looks great! I like your house with the dark and beige. What did ya do with your old lumber? Could or WOOD you use it in your house for something decorative??
The eco wood preservative you used. Do the stamped information they put on the board at the factor does it show though the staining? In other word do I need to remove any factory information prior to staining?
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Why cedar wood if you are staining it to look like other wood colors? Thank you.