Before you even pick up a hammer, use a long hose or cord to create a general deck layout. This will help you to visualize how it will look in your yard. Not only that, it’ll also help you test out ...

This course provides an overview of structural steel deck design and the ways to improve building performance and to reduce total-project costs. Key areas of discussion include deck types, terminology ...

When you picture yourself relaxing at home in your happy place, you may very well envision lounging on your deck. But when it comes to deck ideas to reinvigorate the oft overlooked renovation spot, ...

Your deck might be only a few years old and still drag your whole backyard down if it looks tired, dirty, or poorly ...

This three-part course takes a building owner’s perspective on the range of cost and performance improvements that are possible when using a more design-analytical and collaborative approach to steel ...

Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the first floor as yours, it is trickier to build the support structure for the deck. Another option is a slightly raised deck, but you ...

According to recent statistics, 64.8 percent of Americans are classified as homeowners. If you’re among the ranks of those falling into this statistic, congratulations! There’s nothing that screams ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...