Setting a grill and chairs on the lawn is fine, but leads to muddy, worn lawns. Instead, upgrade your backyard with this easy DIY floating wood deck project.

Expect to pay anywhere from $8 to $13 for a typical 6x12-inch pressure-treated patio plank, and about double that for composite deck boards. The five concrete blocks used for the corners and the ...

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.

Decks and patios are great for grilling in the summer and using firepits in the winter ... Patios will depend on the substrate. Pavers on stone dust or sand will need to be periodically re-leveled.

You should plan your deck so that the afternoon sun from the west is blocked. The summer sun is usually high enough in the sky near noon (when it’s directly south) that it’s blocked by the ...