Just as important as the quality of the lumber that goes J into your fence is the quality of the fasteners that will hold it together. Whatever outdoor fasteners and

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

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

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

No matter what size or style deck you’re building, the first step is to prepare the site. The amount of site preparation will vary from landscape to landscape and from

A well-built deck will give you years of service and enjoyment, especially with proper maintenance. The outdoor elements, and even normal usage, give wood a tough beating. Rain, wind, snow,

Your deck should offer more than privacy, protection, and plenty of seating. It should take advantage of the natural surroundings—cooling breezes, warm sun, shade, subtle garden fragrances. Paying attention to