This somewhat extensive article will give basic instructions on how to build a generic 12x20-foot deck, starting with a very basic foundation of concrete piers with steel reinforcement set in soil, ...

One of the best value-adds to your home and quality of life is a deck. If your home already has a deck, wonderful! Enjoy it.

This article will explain how to build an elevated deck with common tools, even if you are on a tight budget. My husband and I built this ourselves—mostly it was him, but I helped. Technically, we are ...

Appalachian Gothic architecture made from recycled pallet wood is by no means the only DIY housing option using reclaimed materials. In fact, TreeHugger has featured countless posts on ...

There are horror stories of months-long wait times to secure a roof-deck permit in Washington—and of illegal monstrosities erected by less-than-considerate neighbors. But building a retreat among the ...