If your setting deck posts move up in the spring and then settle back down as the weather warms, then you have a bad case of “frost heave-osis.” Pouring footings doesn't require much outside ...

Plus, there are very few attractive pool-deck plans available, and most of those require you to dig and pour dozens of concrete footings. Fortunately, we discovered a better, simpler approach for ...

a deck is a straightforward project to cut your teeth on. A big reason: The construction requirements (what size of boards to use, what spacing, how deep to dig your footings, etc.) are fairly ...

An outdoor space like a terrace or patio should be as comfortable as any indoor room. But it’s outdoors – you don’t want it to feel too perfect. Here’s how designers Christine and John ...

May is Deck Safety Awareness Month, so before you invite the whole clan over for the annual Memorial Day cookout, you should make sure yours is safe. The Consumer Product Safety Commission ...