The Brownstoner Forum has hundreds of posts by hundreds of people about wood, stone, steel, backyard and roof decks. Whether you are dreaming, planning, researching, building, shopping, restoring, ...

If you have a flat roof on your house, a deck can provide a relaxing outdoor space—and add value to your home. Outdoor space is always a good thing in a home. No matter how nice your interiors are, ...

Q: I’m facing some building projects. One is a tall deck, another is framing a garden shed, and I need to help a friend with a room addition. I’m wondering about diagonal bracing. I don’t understand ...

Seeking to encourage more roof decks, patios and gardens in the downtown area, Palo Alto officials are preparing to relax the zoning rules for some of the area’s tallest buildings. The City Council is ...

(1) When the weather gets hot, as it is wont to do come August, it’s usually a few degrees cooler and a good deal breezier on the roof. (2) When the organizers let you bring your own picnic, as they ...

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Diners in downtown Palo Alto rarely have a chance to dine alfresco while enjoying a bird’s-eye view of the streets beneath them. A tenant of 285 Hamilton Ave., a five-story building that stands across ...