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 ...

Learn how to build a DIY floating or detached deck from scratch for your backyard, perfect for outdoor relaxing under the ...

Question: I am planning some landscaping, which will include a deck. My backyard is level, so the deck will not be up on posts. Is it wise and possible to build a deck which is flush against the ...

There is a misconception regarding ground-level decks that often comes as a surprise to potential deck clients: “The lower the deck, the easier the build.” This is rarely the case. Low-level decks ...

Q: We recently purchased an older home with a large yard. We’d like to install a deck for entertaining guests this summer and save some money by doing it ourselves. What do we need to know before we ...

Designing a multi-level deck for a sloped yard can transform a challenging outdoor space into a functional and beautiful extension of your home. Sloped yards often present problems like uneven ground ...