Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. three spaces designed with decking steps (Alamy/Yardzen/CladCo) If your backyard is split level or terraced, you can use decking ...

Your backyard is an extension of your home. Your deck is a place for gathering, entertaining, sunbathing, and making memories. When it comes to backyard deck designs, if you’re in need of some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you love to spend time outdoors, you're just a few decks away from lounging in the afternoon sun with a good book, or hosting ...

A deck can beautifully bridge the gap between indoors and out, providing an inviting, comfortable space from which to enjoy your backyard. And far from being a basic rectangle at the back of the house ...

In my time building decks in the Pacific Northwest, some themes have emerged. After a while, you can tell at a glance when a deck will have problems down the road. Here are some of the major lessons ...

The space beneath your deck may not be the most functional or visually appealing area. However, you can easily transform this unused space into a practical storage solution with various options for ...

The little wooden bridge spanning a creek in my front yard is one of the highlights of my property near Leavenworth. The kids love to drop little boats into the water and watch them float away. In the ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 27th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

No garden? No problem. Even if you don’t have a yard, you can grow an impressive amount of veggies, herbs, and flowers on a small deck, patio, or balcony. If you’re ready to learn how to garden on a ...