Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto A stylish deck creates a smooth transition between the indoor and outdoors, making it easier to ...

Everyone wants a gorgeous outdoor space for the summer, but not everyone wants to spend a fortune on a total rebuild. Fortunately, there are plenty of small tweaks that can add up to a much more ...

Your backyard is an extension of your home. Your deck is a place for gathering, entertaining, sunbathing, and making memories. When it comes to backyard deck designs, if you’re in need of some ...

With summer approaching, it’s time to consider your outdoor spaces, including your deck. You could go the traditional route of staining and sealing it for a fresh look, or take advice from the experts ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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.

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 ...

A deck can beautifully bridge the gap between indoors and out, providing an inviting, comfortable space from which to enjoy your backyard. And far from being a basic rectangle at the back of the house ...

Spending time with friends, family and neighbors in your own backyard is one of life’s simple pleasures. Relaxing on your patio or deck, enjoying a family barbeque, socializing with friends, lounging ...

The Halsey family's deck, which includes a 20-foot slide, two flights of stairs and a cool dining space, replaced a small, splintery old deck. While the deck was being built, the family re-did their ...

Why Screened Porches Are Becoming Essential for Outdoor Living in North Carolina Greensboro, United States - February ...