Lighting and heating, while often considered finishing touches, play a major role in usability. Soft outdoor lighting extends ...

There’s a lot to building a deck. And if you want to build your own deck or renovate one, you’ll find much of the advice centers on building codes and topics like laying out floor joists or how to lay ...

The typical cost range for building a deck is $4,141 to $11,713, though the national average cost is $7,913. The main cost factors in building a deck include deck size, materials, foundation, and ...

Two pandemic-induced years of being house-bound has given many people a deeper appreciation of the outdoors — and of using the outdoors to extend their homes. The backyard deck is a perennially ...

Adding a deck to your home not only extends your living space but also enhances your property’s value. Whether you envision a cosy space for outdoor relaxation or a deck that’s perfect for hosting ...

Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

Even though I only bought my first cordless drill about 3 or 4 years ago, I just finished building my own backyard deck. It was the most ambitious home improvement project I've taken on myself and it ...

Pending approval from my homeowners association I want to build a deck to expand my usable space in my back yard. I live in a townhome, and there is about a 6 inch rise from the ground into my house.