Question. What common renovation to an existing home can provide a near 70% return on investment, ROI, while providing outdoor space to relax and entertain? If you answered “decks,” you are correct.

This article will explain how to build an elevated deck with common tools, even if you are on a tight budget. My husband and I built this ourselves—mostly it was him, but I helped. Technically, we are ...

Q. I'm building a deck and have discovered that the wooden posts can't rest on the soil. I need deck piers. What are they, and how are they installed? A. There are very few situations in which you can ...

Have you ever walked on an outside wooden surface and wondered if it's safe? Whether a step, front porch, or deck surface, it's natural to have concerns about its safety. Wet wooden surfaces can be ...