Poor deck railing design is one reason, and poor workmanship is the other. Combine them both on the same job and you will have a mess in short order. A well-built wood deck railing can last decades.

Welcome to Sky Haus. From the curb, 6301 Melville Dr. seems like a fairly unassuming midcentury home, one of many that dot the Oakland Hills. But in the back, Sky Haus is one-of-a-kind, sporting a ...

With an elevated lot, a deck really is the prominent feature,” says Wood. Jeanine Matlow writes the Smart Solutions column in Homestyle. You can reach her at jeaninematlow@earthlink.net.

Wood, Wood Composites, And Vinyl Wood is the most common choice when it comes to exterior railings because of its versatility. Cedar, redwood, and mahogany are high up on the list for their ...

The Space Needle will undergo the biggest renovation of its 55-year-old life, making some drastic changes to the iconic Seattle landmark. The big changes include: new glass barriers on the ...