The design of every deck railing is controlled by the baby’s-head rule, the unofficial name for codes about spacing between uprights. It’s usually 4 inches, based on the premise that a baby’s head ...

Many Leawood homeowners value outdoor living and have backyards boasting adequate space, lush landscaping, and architecture ...

A decking area is usually a place where a lot of socializing takes place. You also have reunions and meet-ups of friends and family taking place during summer days, where you want to sit down, relax, ...

We’ve got the frame, the boards, and the weatherproofing—now it’s time to finish strong! In Part 4 of Building an EPIC Deck, ...