Have a bland backyard and a free weekend? We'll show you how to update your outdoor space for fun and function. Check out ...

Whether you're looking for inspiring deck steps ideas to smarten up an existing project or are designing a new decked space from scratch, there are lots of styles to choose from. With everything on ...

When night falls, you'll need these deck lighting ideas to help create a great space to hang out and enjoy the stars. Good ...

Guardrails and handrails are two elements that are often confused. While the first is used to close a space and prevent a person from falling, the second is a support bar for balance. Normally ...

Building a staircase is a job for a master carpenter, but an experienced do-it-yourselfer can usually construct a simple set of stairs for a back-yard deck. Cutting the pieces and assembling them are ...

I have encountered some deck problems recently that I thought I would share with readers. One thing that has really stood out is that the deck should be sitting on footings and not just a concrete pad ...

Decks are popular backyard features, but they also make for dramatic front entries. Instead of removing those concrete front steps, save some time by building a wood deck over and around them. A well ...