Watch as I build a sleek ground-level deck with a floating design using pressure-treated lumber and finish it with durable ...

Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the simple ...

Preparing your outdoor living spaces for winter weather is no one's favorite task, but it's an important one. Between putting away outdoor furniture and protecting the wood deck from ice and snow, ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...