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 ...

Pressure-treated wood is an essential material for outdoor projects, offering durability and resistance against rot, insects, and moisture. However, not all pressure-treated wood is created equal. But ...

Two pandemic-induced years of being house-bound has given many people a deeper appreciation of the outdoors — and of using the outdoors to extend their homes. The backyard deck is a perennially ...

If you’re looking for outdoor living space, the telephone book is replete with companies that specialize in decks. It’s a little more difficult to find the names of companies that specialize in patios ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- A new parking deck will serve as the start of a transformational project to revitalize downtown, city officials and private property owners said at a groundbreaking Monday. The lot ...

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 ...

Work has commenced on a new boardwalk project at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Marina. Mentor City Council members, elected officials and representatives from other agencies broke ground on ...

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 ...

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 ...