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You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black balusters that give the deck a modern look when combined with wood railings.

A deck provides an outdoor space to relax and socialize. As a homeowner, you should consider investing in a new deck if your outdoor space needs a refresh. A wood deck with an average construction ...

As consumers emerge from their recessionary shell, decking has floated up the summer wish list. Whether it involves building a deck, replacing an old one or reviving a worn surface, decks lie within ...

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How do you turn a drab shoe box of a house into a breathtaking multilevel showpiece worthy of Architectural Digest? Ask Rick and Charlene Jetter. They hired Val Rabichev, who had never designed a ...

The space beneath your deck may not be the most functional or visually appealing area. However, you can easily transform this unused space into a practical storage solution with various options for ...