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?

The 6×6 posts will be attached to footings in a square that measures 101-1/2-in. to the center of the footings, or exactly eight feet between the faces of the posts. To attach the posts to the ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

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 ...

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