Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adding a small deck can give your backyard a major upgrade. This straightforward home improvement project will make your outdoor ...

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 ...

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your ...

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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.