A wood deck begins as a simple idea in most cases. You want a place to relax, entertain guests, or enjoy fresh air without needing to leave your property. However, developing that idea into a ...

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 ...

As hard as it may be to believe right now, winter will in fact end, and our thoughts will turn to warm weather fun. Don’t ...

In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...

Once you have finally checked off that deck project that's been on your to-do list, you'll want to finish it off with a coat of stain to improve its appearance and protect the surface. Not all times ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Your front porch is basically the handshake of your home. It sets expectations before anyone crosses your threshold. Yet so ...

A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view.

Wood balconies and decks take a beating in the desert sun and wet winters. A good cleaning might be all it needs to perk up. Because wood needs to breathe, it is not a good idea to seal exterior wood, ...

Q: We live in a row house. Every time it rains, our porch floor grows a hump. The rest of the porch is in good condition. I tried using primer to seal the ends of the boards, to no avail. Any ...