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.

Q. It is time for me to build a fairly tall deck. I have seen wood support posts twist and crack. I do not want that problem. What are my alternatives? I am looking for something that is sleek, simple ...

Q. My wood deck sits in the sun all day with no shade. It’s now treated lumber and requires sealing every other year. I’ve tried lots of different sealers all with the same results. I’m tired of all ...

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 ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...