Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost ...

Decks provide homey, organic outdoor social spaces, perfect for hosting friends and family in the fresh air. However, decks ...

When choosing decking, the three factors I consider first are appearance, durability and cost, and any other builder likely does the same. When building a standard deck and not a high-end one ...

Decking comes with trade-offs depending on which ... With wood, we simply test by species (like yellow pine, cedar, and ipe). Wood of a particular species should perform similarly, regardless ...

Cedar decks and an open-air pavilion extend the living space by another 560 square feet. The Puzzle Prefab was built off-site using local materials, with the modules built on pin foundations.