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 ...

There is a misconception regarding ground-level decks that often comes as a surprise to potential deck clients: “The lower the deck, the easier the build.” This is rarely the case. Low-level decks ...

Designing a multi-level deck for a sloped yard can transform a challenging outdoor space into a functional and beautiful extension of your home. Sloped yards often present problems like uneven ground ...

Contrary to common belief, a low or “ground-level” deck can often present bigger and more time-consuming challenges during the framing stage. Unlike the higher elevation deck built with joists that ...

Q: I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that is fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...

Let’s talk about wooden decks. Wooden decks became popular about 30 or 40 years ago, have an average life expectancy of 10 to 30 years (depending on the type of construction materials used) and about ...

Next Level Decks and Exteriors, a leading exterior contracting company serving Oregon and Washington, has announced the expansion of its certified siding installation team in response to unprecedented ...