Deck or patio — which fits your life better Choosing between a deck and a patio isn’t just about looks — it’s about cost, maintenance, and how you want to use your outdoor space. Decks can offer ...

Q: I want the children to spend more time in our yard. We have a patio, but it is awfully warm in the sun. How can we design a deck adjacent to the house so it won't get uncomfortably hot? A: A ...

Spending time with friends, family and neighbors in your own backyard is one of life’s simple pleasures. Relaxing on your patio or deck, enjoying a family barbeque, socializing with friends, lounging ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

When you picture yourself relaxing at home in your happy place, you may very well envision lounging on your deck. But when it comes to deck ideas to reinvigorate the oft overlooked renovation spot, ...

Interior design guru MaCenna Lee begins an outdoor renovation by constructing a new patio deck as the foundation for a ...