In this video, we transform my parents' backyard into a beautiful staycation paradise by building a wooden deck and pergola!

Natural-wood decking products can be roughly divided into three categories: pressure-treated lumber, redwood and cedar, and tropical hardwoods. You'll find most types of wood decking at your local ...

From small gatherings to holiday entertaining, a backyard deck is a major part of any outdoor lifestyle. Besides being a long-term investment, the choice between using wood or a synthetic material is ...

Decks are popular backyard features, but they also make for dramatic front entries. Instead of removing those concrete front steps, save some time by building a wood deck over and around them. A well ...

Question: My husband and I purchased a beautiful townhome on Santa Barbara’s Upper Eastside a few years back that was recently built. There are two buildings, both three stories tall, built in what I ...

Pressure treatment forces chemical preservatives into the cellular structure of wood. These chemicals are undesirable in mulch or compost, so if your scrap lumber is lined with tiny holes or stained ...