Sloping plots can be tricky to work with. But if you've got some DIY skills already up your sleeve, learning how to build decking is a great way to utilize the space. It doesn't need to be a ...

"Disaster Decks" stylist Heidi Richter puts the finishing touches on a renovated deck in this undated handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Shaw Media TORONTO — Dreams of an outdoor oasis can quickly ...

You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black balusters that give the deck a modern look when combined with wood railings.

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Sitting on the porch savoring a cool drink is great. Getting up to grab another? Not so much. Solve the issue and have a ...

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When I first joined Pinterest in 2011, I quickly created a board to keep track of all the Christmas ideas swirling around on the site. So. Many. DIY. Projects! Looking back on that board five years ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.