A New Type of Deck Footing: Diamond Piers There's a cool new product in town that's making deck footings way faster and easier to install; it's called a Diamond Pier® Foundation System.

A patio can be as simple as a few slabs of stone to keep the lawn furniture from sinking into the ground, or it can be as elaborate as an outdoor living room, complete with lighting, coffee tables and ...

What Is a Floating Deck? Despite its name, a floating deck (AKA a ground-level or a freestanding deck) isn’t found on water. It’s actually a low-deck platform that can be placed anywhere in the yard.

Q: Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a free-standing deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...

Q: I was looking over a patio house under construction and noticed the footings were only about 2 or 3 feet below grade. Isn't the frost depth in Mankato more like 5 feet? I fear if the right ...