Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

Picture a stair slope in your mind to estimate about a 40-degree slope and guess at a landing point. Rest any straight piece of deck lumber on the deck and level it over to the landing point. Measure ...

Sadly no, not a cyberdeck nor a steam deck, a wooden one for the backyard. I'll be DIY building one and posting about it here. I know some people have built decks in the past, but as far as I know we ...

Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you’re going to hire a professional. My guess is you don’t know as much about the process as you should know. Add to the mix the cable TV shows that ...

Dear James: My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an inexperienced DIY-er? — Shantell K. Sign up for our free newsletter.

Out of the gate, I'll say, I'm thinking wood. But, the idea of concrete is still lingering in my brainpan. With that in mind...has anyone here poured a raised concrete slab, or gotten pre-cast slabs, ...