You can add this screened-in porch to almost any house, but the attachment details may vary from what we show here. On most two-story houses, you won’t have to worry about tying into the roof, but you ...

Are you thinking of hiring a deck builder to build a new porch or deck for your house? While it could be a good investment, it might not be the most effective expenditure. If you need to landscape ...

Despite our region’s snowy winter, it’s not too soon to be thinking about outdoor entertaining in the spring. Build (or rebuild) a deck off your home, and you’ll have a spot for grilling or chilling.

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 ...

Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch. Do you have any design and construction DIY tips? — Brandon P. Dear Brandon: Early evening is when ...

Sadly no, not a cyberdeck nor a steam deck, a wooden one for the backyard. I'll be DIY building one and posting about it here. I know some people have built decks in the past, but as far as I know we ...

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 ...

The typical cost range for building a deck is $4,141 to $11,713, though the national average cost is $7,913. The main cost factors in building a deck include deck size, materials, foundation, and ...

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 ...