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With these DIY deck ideas, you don't need to splash the cash or call in a pro to give your outdoor living space a fresh new look. From bringing in a bold new color to getting creative with ...

Average Cost to Build a Deck The average cost to build a deck is around $7,500, but like most construction projects, the costs associated with a new deck will break down to deck material and labor ...

To eliminate the need for any kind of floor beams, you’ll need a deck block at each corner, with two more blocks equally spaced along the 8-foot sides and one in the center of each 6-foot side.

A great way to keep a deck square as you build it is to use diagonal bracing made from 5/16-inch x 1-1/2-inch–wide wood lath (a bundle of 50 costs about $32).

On May 15, nearly 30 students at Lee University in Virginia were injured when an off-campus house’s deck collapsed. Like most deck disasters, with a little DIY inspection, this one could likely ...

Alex Morgan, one of the best women's soccer players in U.S. history, announced her retirement from the game last fall. “I’m retiring. I have so much clarity about this decision,” said Alex ...

Bit of Advice #1: Build Your DIY Deck Level Decks are built to add living space to a home and every one of them should be built nice and level. For some home sites this is pretty easy, as many ...

Chairs Your yard, deck, or patio can always be made more comfy with some good chairs. For a modern look, you can try this set of plans from The Creative Mom on the Kreg website. This project plan ...