There’s a lot to building a deck. And if you want to build your own deck or renovate one, you’ll find much of the advice centers on building codes and topics like laying out floor joists or how to lay ...

The typical cost range for building a deck is $4,141 to $11,713, though the national average cost is $7,913. The main cost factors in building a deck include deck size, materials, foundation, and ...

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 ...

Learn how to build a DIY floating or detached deck from scratch for your backyard, perfect for outdoor relaxing under the shade of a pergola. PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO: • TuffBlocks 24 ct • TuffBlocks 8 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

Spending as much time outside as possible is likely to be at the top of everyone's list in the UK this summer, as we attempt to make the most of the few sunny days we’re usually granted. But if you’ve ...