It’s hard to believe this backyard oasis is technically an above-ground pool. The pool deck from @stone.ridge.decking helps incorporate the pool into the sloped yard, creating the illusion of an ...

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 ...

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 a way to beat the summer heat and keep your family entertained for hours, the best above-ground pools are a surprisingly affordable addition to your backyard. Many top models ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 information ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...