Learn how to build a DIY floating or detached deck from scratch for your backyard, perfect for outdoor relaxing under the ...

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 ...

STAR LAKE, N.Y. -- We had arrived at my friend Mary's vacation "camp" -- Adirondack parlance for a summer house -- after a nearly eight-hour drive from Cleveland. It was my first visit to Star Lake, ...

Adding a small deck can give your backyard a major upgrade. This straightforward home improvement project will make your outdoor space more enjoyable for relaxing and entertaining. Style a small deck ...