What turns a basic outdoor space into one that truly works for everyday living? In a HelloNation article, Scott LaDue of ...

Dear James: I need to add some additional seating on my deck for entertaining. I want something more unique than just buying more chairs. What do you suggest? — Vicki N. Dear Vicki: Your best option ...

Remember when your biggest deck worry was whether the umbrella would blow over? Man, times have changed. Now we’re talking about decks that basically run themselves. I’ve been watching this tech boom ...

DEAR TIM: Last weekend I was at a party and sat on a bench that was built into the deck. It was such a clever idea, and it had handy armrests that were perfect to set food plates or drinks on. I want ...

Watch the creation of a ground-level Trex composite deck complete with step lights and LED perimeter lighting. A stylish and ...

Decks are fun to put together — they are relatively straightforward and don’t often deviate from the standard building elements; a support structure, which involves beams and joists set atop a rigid ...

There’s no shortage of weekend warriors who can sand, stain, and salvage a piece of scrap wood into something brag-worthy. But if you’re going to put in the hours, why not let those projects work for ...

The more than 30-year effort to preserve a triangular-shaped piece of ocean-view property at the northern gateway to Solana Beach got another green light this week. Detailed plans for grading and the ...