As the sun rises and birds begin to chirp, you step out onto your patio to enjoy a lovely autumn morning. While your hands might be warmed by your full coffee mug, your feet catch a chill from your ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

If your concrete patio has started to look a little worn down and drab, there is a simple way to revamp the space without ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, Avery Cox tries her hand at painting her porch floor in a pattern fit for royalty. Avery Cox, principal designer and owner ...

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 ...

Faded, splintered, cracked, or warped, a weathered deck may not need replacing just yet. Here's how to make your weathered ...

What looks like a minor deck issue can turn into an expensive project, with hidden structural problems, labor and materials quickly driving up costs.

Deck financing is borrowing money from a lender to pay for a new deck. Of course, paying with cash will enable you to avoid paying interest, but financing allows you to pay for the deck over time by ...