WITH summer nearly here, many homeowners are looking to give their garden a glow up ready for the sunshine. A garden deck is the perfect place to pull up a lounger and soak up the rays on a hot day.

There's no denying that decking is a great way to zone your garden. The perfect place for a cozy seating arrangement or an outdoor kitchen, a deck often bridges the gap between outdoors and in, ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s hard to match the beauty of a wood deck. Manufacturers of composites have tried for years to mimic the look and feel. Some brands mix wood pulp into their formulations. And others, like Trex and ...

If you’re planning on building a deck this year, you’re bound to encounter some pretty harsh realities. Inflation, coupled with an unprecedented lumber shortage, has caused decking prices to skyrocket ...

According to recent statistics, 64.8 percent of Americans are classified as homeowners. If you’re among the ranks of those falling into this statistic, congratulations! There’s nothing that screams ...

Adding a deck to your home not only extends your living space but also enhances your property’s value. Whether you envision a cosy space for outdoor relaxation or a deck that’s perfect for hosting ...

How a CR home editor dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material April 2022: Our finished deck, two years in the making. By Paul Hope In early 2020, my ...