Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...

If your project will use a popular deck wood like cedar, redwood or pressure-treated lumber, and you’re not looking for a bunch of extras, you can assume a deck cost per square foot of about $30 to ...

For any child, a safe play area is important. But for Otto, it’s essential, which is why Sarah became more and more concerned ...

Even though I only bought my first cordless drill about 3 or 4 years ago, I just finished building my own backyard deck. It was the most ambitious home improvement project I've taken on myself and it ...

Organize your patio. Watch how to build a durable outdoor storage deck box using treated lumber and award-winning TENZ screws ...

You’re on the train to work. Inspiration strikes. You’ve just figured out how to double market share and save the company. Now you just have to sell the idea to the team. Sure, you could pull out your ...