We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With spring around the corner, people will be itching to get out of the house and spend some time in nature. One of the more popular areas to ...

Dear James: I plan to build a deck against my house on my sloping backyard lot. Part of the deck is going to rest on the ground. Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the ...

This project shows how to build a simple ground-level deck without the usual complications that make deck projects feel overwhelming. Instead of poured footers and a big crew, it uses a compacted ...

In this video, I am building a deck frame. Designed to have a floating look. Thanks to Trex for Sponsoring this video.

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When you picture yourself relaxing at home in your happy place, you may very well envision lounging on your deck. But when it comes to deck ideas to reinvigorate the oft overlooked renovation spot, ...