This project shows how to build an attached deck that adds real usable space to the backyard. The focus is on getting the ...

If your backyard is split level or terraced, you can use decking steps as a link to help you make the most of your space and access different areas smoothly. Meanwhile if you already have a raised ...

This article will explain how to build an elevated deck with common tools, even if you are on a tight budget. My husband and I built this ourselves—mostly it was him, but I helped. Technically, we are ...

Picture a stair slope in your mind to estimate about a 40-degree slope and guess at a landing point. Rest any straight piece of deck lumber on the deck and level it over to the landing point. Measure ...

Are you planning to build a deck this summer? If so, make sure the steps aren't an afterthought. Wide treads and low risers create an inviting transition from deck to garden. Long, wide steps can ...

DEAR TIM: I need to build some simple outdoor steps to replace ones that fell apart and rotted (even though they were made with treated lumber). I’m fairly handy and have a decent grasp of the math ...

Dear James: My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an inexperienced DIY-er? — Shantell K. Dear Shantell: You are correct ...

Hi, I’m digital design writer Zoë Sessums. Follow along each week as I try my hand at a DIY project in and around my house. I’ll cover the inspiration, expert advice, and step-by-step plans of ...