The layout of your deck sleepers will depend on the layout of your decking. If you want a standard decking design — all the deck boards running one direction — all you need are rows of parallel ...

Q-Our 36-year-old concrete patio consists of six slabs that have become uneven over the years from sinking, heaving and wear and tear. I`m looking for a solution that would not mean breaking up and ...

Q. We have a concrete-slab patio that is in good shape but ugly. We’d like to build a wood deck on top of it. Is that possible? A. It can be done and there are a couple of options, but the first thing ...

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If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.