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.

Just about every new home that I see has a patio or deck. These are great outdoor rooms. Trouble is, many are built with very little thought. It seems that the builder just draws a rectangle and ...

You've been thinking about it for some time and you've finally decided to take the plunge — you're going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn't until ...

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 ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

What is a deck? These highly sought-after home features can boost your resale—if properly maintained.

We just moved into this house, and there is a mulched in area outside the patio that would be perfect for cooking at. So I have this whole idea to make an outside kitchen. Nothing basic, just a deck ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...