As consumers emerge from their recessionary shell, decking has floated up the summer wish list. Whether it involves building a deck, replacing an old one or reviving a worn surface, decks lie within ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Then outside the perimeter of the concrete, install new pier blocks, posts, and beams. Between the beams and the ledger, you would install pressure-treated joists that would span the distance, and ...

What are the guidelines for installing a deck off my house? More so than the "what" are the guidelines of installing a deck, is understanding that in New York City, the Department of Buildings (DOB) ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...