DEAR JIM: I want to add an out-of-the-ordinary deck and screened gazebo kit to my house. It gets baked by the afternoon sun in the summer, and my electric bills show it. Is there a way to build a deck ...

I want to add a unique deck and screened gazebo kit to my house. It gets baked by the afternoon sun in the summer and my electric bills show it. Is there a way to build a deck to help shade the house?

Today's installment of readers' DIY projects: a cool unattached deck from Champaign resident Melinda Miller, who sent me tons of photos of her and her husband's project. I love this project ...

Aaron Pilch was on a quest for two pieces of wood. It took him three weeks to find them. The do-it-yourselfer recently needed the 2-inch-by-12-inch-by-12-foot planks of pressure-treated pine to make ...

TRAVELERS REST — The lumber came from California, where the trees are dense and produce wooden planks more resistant to the forces of sun and rain. It took a year to build, with one set of steps ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Boasting a much-desired combination of quality and price, Costco's outdoor patio furniture can leave many members wanting more after every ...

Outdoor dining spaces can be some of the most enjoyable places around your home, allowing al fresco eating and time spent outdoors in a beautiful secondary living space. Whether you have a small patio ...