Wood pallets are a great source of inexpensive lumber, and if you are looking to build or rebuild your deck on a budget, try ...

Apply stain to one or two decking boards at a time, moving along the length of the board. While a deck pad can also work fine, we’ve found that a three- or four-inch brush can be ideal to get maximum ...

Q: I’m going to tackle rebuilding my deck soon and have seen lots of photos of low-voltage deck lighting. I’m afraid of electricity and don’t feel I have the skills to do this part of the project. Can ...

It’s easy to be a Grinch when it comes to the hassle of holiday decorating. Grow your heart three sizes with these three cheap and easy tricks to deck the halls. Decorating throw pillows is a perfect ...

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 ...

Q: I’m going to tackle rebuilding my deck soon and have seen lots of photos of low-voltage deck lighting. I’m afraid of electricity and don’t feel I have the skills to do this part of the project. Can ...

Q. I’m going to tackle rebuilding my deck soon and have seen lots of photos of low-voltage deck lighting. I’m afraid of electricity and don’t feel I have the skills to do this part of the project. Can ...