Two pandemic-induced years of being house-bound has given many people a deeper appreciation of the outdoors — and of using the outdoors to extend their homes. The backyard deck is a perennially ...

There is no need to feel intimidated by a floating deck DIY, and a YouTuber shows just how easy it is to create one that's ...

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 ...

Deck stairs look simple until you cut your first stringer wrong. I have done that, and one bad cut can waste a whole board. Building deck stairs is one of the most useful DIY projects you can take on.

Explore the role of community in DIY projects. Can support help you master home renovations like adding a deck?

A second story deck is a dream come true for outdoor entertaining, but what about the space underneath the deck? Normally, rainwater drips down between the deck boards, so it’s not a great place for ...