The layout of your deck sleepers will depend on the layout of your decking. If you want a standard decking design — all the deck boards running one direction — all you need are rows of parallel ...

DECKING looks great in almost any garden so here are some tips for laying it down and an easy guide to building benches too. For your decking you must consider whether you want raised or ground level ...

Q. I need to install a deck ledger board against a house with wood lap siding. Soon I'll be doing the same on a brick home. What is the proper way to install flashing so I don't get any leaks where ...

Dreaming of relaxing in the sun on your own backyard deck? No need for heavy-duty construction—yes, you can build a deck right over your lawn. Here’s how to make it stable, durable, and beautiful with ...

Q: I have been contemplating redoing my ancient deck and decided to solicit your comments and advice. I laid this deck down about 40 years ago over a concrete slab at my home in Sunnyvale. The deck is ...