If your project will use a popular deck wood like cedar, redwood or pressure-treated lumber, and you’re not looking for a bunch of extras, you can assume a deck cost per square foot of about $30 to ...

A friend recently called me and asked for some suggestions for a new deck that he was building at his lake house. Turns out I ...

Trees used for hardwood take decades to mature, so it's not the most eco-friendly choice. This alternative delivers the same strength without harming nature.

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 ...

Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you’re going to hire a professional. My guess is you don’t know as much about the process as you should know. Add to the mix the cable TV shows that ...

Building a DIY deck for your home requires a lot of planning. You need to do the the important first step in DIY deck plans for your backyard by choosing a size then picking a design, gathering your ...