Before you start any major home improvement project, including building a new deck, you should check on the legality of ...

Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the first floor as yours, it is trickier to build the support structure for the deck. Another option is a slightly raised deck, but you ...

To be honest, it’s not all that easy to build a great and safe deck. There are countless small tips that you’d probably never know about. I get it. There are lots of small tips about being a doctor, ...

Winter weather is expected to continue for a while longer, but that shouldn’t prevent homeowners from dreaming about summer. Those warm thoughts probably include basking in the sun, hanging out in the ...

Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you’re going to hire a professional. My guess is you don’t know as much about the process as you should know. Add to the mix the cable TV shows that ...