You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black balusters that give the deck a modern look when combined with wood railings.

This gorgeous pergola from Jen Woodhouse, has been built atop a floating backyard deck. The pergola was constructed using Simpson Strong-Tie brackets, that made the building process straightforward ...

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Learn how to build a pergola with these step-by-step designs for shade in your yard, your garden or over your deck. Bountiful sunshine makes our gardens grow, but all living things need a little shade ...

There is no doubt that we Americans love our homes’ outdoor spaces. In fact, a 2011 report on housing and household economic statistics, based on the 2010 U.S. Census, details that nearly 90 percent ...