When the weather turns nice outdoors, no one wants to be cooped up indoors. Adding a patio or deck can extend your living space outside and bring a new dimension to your entertainment venue options.

Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

As we dig out from snowstorms, turn the heat up against the unrelenting cold, and throw another log onto the fire, I thought perhaps an article about summertime pursuits might be encouraging. As hard ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Spacious patio with patio furniture placed on it. - Joanne Dale/Getty Images There are plenty of reasons why a homeowner might want to build a patio in their backyard or off the side of their home. It ...

Solid timber decking is pretty but pricey and hard to install. Want the wood look on a lower budget and with DIY installation? Consider this nifty product.

Building Your Dream Home: Deck vs. Patio From the Building your Dream Home: Follow these steps series By Vladimir Oulianov, Woods Bros Realty May 28, 2017 Updated Jun 28, 2017 0 Prefer us on Google ...

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, ...

correctionA previous version of this report misstated Gary Lofdahl's title and company. He is an architect with Wilder Design/Build, not head of business development for WilderWorks. The report has ...

Turn your outdoor patio into a secluded, yet comfortably airy relaxation space with an easy-to-build patio screen. Our ...