Building deck stairs takes patience and precision, but with the right measurements and a few tips, you can create a sturdy ...

What turns a basic outdoor space into one that truly works for everyday living? In a HelloNation article, Scott LaDue of Rochester Deck Builders in Victor, New York, shares how small design decisions ...

More than 30 million American homes have decks, and demand is growing. There are always innovations—such as planks that stay cool on hot days—and designs can match almost any house style. Decks offer ...

You might be one of the countless homeowners frustrated with the annual or biannual task of cleaning and sealing your wood deck. I’m right there with you, as I have to deal with my wood dock and the ...

In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...

From small gatherings to holiday entertaining, a backyard deck is a major part of any outdoor lifestyle. Besides being a long-term investment, the choice between using wood or a synthetic material is ...

Stain wood when it hasn’t rained for three days and when the forecast calls for at least two days of dry weather (or two and a half days if you need to apply two coats of stain) with temperatures ...