Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

General contractor Tim Berky and his crew remove existing cladding in order to fit the ledger board for the deck tight against the house, with an ice and water barrier to protect against water ...

There’s a lot to building a deck. And if you want to build your own deck or renovate one, you’ll find much of the advice centers on building codes and topics like laying out floor joists or how to lay ...

Perhaps you decided to wait out the lumber shortages of 2020 and 2021. Perhaps now is simply just the right time. Whatever the reason you're finally ready to add that dream deck onto your ...

If your project will use a popular deck wood like cedar, redwood or pressure-treated lumber, and you’re not looking for a bunch of extras, you can assume a deck cost per square foot of about $30 to ...

Question: I need to build a deck, and I’m told that the wood posts that will support the deck must sit precisely on top of concrete piers. How in the world do you connect the wood posts to the ...

Always remember: your joists and decking boards should never touch the ground directly. This helps your deck last longer by preventing moisture damage and structural weakness.

Q-Our 36-year-old concrete patio consists of six slabs that have become uneven over the years from sinking, heaving and wear and tear. I`m looking for a solution that would not mean breaking up and ...