A swimming pool without a deck is like a cup without a saucer — they go together naturally. You installed your pool as a place for backyard family fun, but just as ...

If you’re planning on building a deck this year, you’re bound to encounter some pretty harsh realities. Inflation, coupled with an unprecedented lumber shortage, has caused decking prices to skyrocket ...

Over the seasons, timber decking is exposed to pouring rain, harsh sun, intense heat and cold winter temperatures, making it expand and contract, which can lead to deterioration. But regular ...

Measure an equal distance from each end of the deck, allowing for an overhang (if desired), and snap a chalk line as a guide for the first row of decking. Align the first row with the chalk line and ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...