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Although decks share common building materials, differences in color, texture, and harmony make a design distinctive. Color can link the deck with your home and help set the mood. Earth

The possibilities for creating decking patterns are almost endless. Any one of several might fit your overall landscape design adequately. A few general principles will help you choose a pattern.

Drain your pond periodically for cleaning and maintenance, and for winterizing. With a small pond or fountain, simply bail the water by hand. For larger ponds, install a drain valve

Walls and fences make beautiful additions to an outdoor design, connecting your deck to the larger landscape and adding a vertical contrast to the horizontal expanse of lawn. Walls and

Anything you plan to keep on your deck—garbage cans, firewood, furniture covers, pet supplies, garden tools, or barbecue utensils—needs a spot to call home. Finding places to put such items—

Decks need definition. Without it—both above and at the edges—your deck can leave you feeling exposed and uncomfortable. If your site lacks natural attributes that enhance your privacy and sense

Whether you call it an arbor, a pergola, a lanai, or a canopy, an overhead will enhance your deck with a minimum of materials and work. Function First Let the

Lighting extends the use of your deck late into the evening and makes it safer and more secure at night, even when you’re not using it. Adding lights to a

Every deck, no matter how beautiful, needs some kind of furnishings to look complete. Furnishings give outdoor living space its style and make it feel homey and inviting. They have