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. What is the best design?—Bonnie T. Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard ...

Decks are perfect for hosting gatherings, relaxing with a nice book, or giving yourself another place to decorate if you're ...

According to recent statistics, 64.8 percent of Americans are classified as homeowners. If you’re among the ranks of those falling into this statistic, congratulations! There’s nothing that screams ...

Build (or rebuild) a deck off your home, and you’ll have a spot for alfresco entertaining, grilling or chilling with a book. But it takes a lot of planning and money to create one, whether you hire a ...

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 ...

Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you’re going to hire a professional. My guess is you don’t know as much about the process as you should know. Add to the mix the cable TV shows that ...