Joists tend not to be uniform; some may be slightly wider than others (even 1/8 inch makes a difference), and some may have a noticeable crown. If you lay decking on uneven joists, the result will be ...

CAMBY, Ind. – Building a deck from start to finish will generally cost thousands of dollars, depending on the materials, size, style of deck and who builds it. If you already have a deck but it has ...

With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, you may be thinking about how you can transform your garden or outdoor space to make the most of it – without spending a fortune on booking a ...

Q. The home we own in Chicago has a deck on the front of the house surrounded by a low fence. The deck boards are showing their age, some are rotting, and it looks like it's time to replace the ...

If your deck feels a little bouncy underfoot, it might not be the top boards at all — it could be the joists underneath that are starting to rot. I ran into that exact problem ...

Dear James: I am building a large new L-shaped deck. I am not sure about how to position and attach the decking boards because of the L shape. Do you have any tips? -- Greg S. Dear Greg: Fitting and ...