Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the first floor as yours, it is trickier to build the support structure for the deck. Another option is a slightly raised deck, but you ...

Dear James: I want to add a deck to the back of my house. There is now only one step at the door, and the yard slopes across the house. Parts of the deck will be resting on the ground. How can I build ...

Question: I am planning some landscaping, which will include a deck. My backyard is level, so the deck will not be up on posts. Is it wise and possible to build a deck which is flush against the ...

There is a misconception regarding ground-level decks that often comes as a surprise to potential deck clients: “The lower the deck, the easier the build.” This is rarely the case. Low-level decks ...

Q: We recently purchased an older home with a large yard. We’d like to install a deck for entertaining guests this summer and save some money by doing it ourselves. What do we need to know before we ...

Designing a multi-level deck for a sloped yard can transform a challenging outdoor space into a functional and beautiful extension of your home. Sloped yards often present problems like uneven ground ...

Learn how to build a DIY floating or detached deck from scratch for your backyard, perfect for outdoor relaxing under the ...