Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the first floor as yours, it is trickier to build the support structure for the deck. Another option is a slightly raised deck, but you ...

Step-by-step guide to building a ground-level deck with a floating design using pressure-treated lumber. Armed ICE agents break into Gresham home, arrest wrong men, and ‘No Kings’ rallies energize ...

Any outdoor living space is a big upgrade, especially in warm summer months, when a deck or a patio will be a great spot for cookouts and summer get-togethers. While it might not seem like there’s ...

Watch the creation of a ground-level Trex composite deck complete with step lights and LED perimeter lighting. A stylish and ...

Q: I would like to make a wood patio directly on the ground. Can I put pressure-treated boards on the ground? How long will they last? A: They will last 50 years, maybe more. But instead of putting ...

Contrary to common belief, a low or “ground-level” deck can often present bigger and more time-consuming challenges during the framing stage. Unlike the higher elevation deck built with joists that ...

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.