Learn about softwoods, tropical hardwoods, composites and more for decks, including pros, cons and costs

Create a polished outdoor space for entertaining by building a basic DIY platform deck in your own backyard

Want to increase your living space outside? Learn the requirements, costs and other considerations for building a deck

Keep your deck looking its best — and save feet from splinters — by applying a new stain and sealant every year or so

Little touches like lighting and a cushy spot to sink into can transform any outdoor space

Hang a vintage sign here and some inexpensive curtains there, for a patio or deck that looks polished and pulled together

You can make your outdoor area more sustainable by carefully designing your hardscape and selecting materials

Once you’ve got the walls or fences of your garden figured out, it’s time to consider the ground surface or floors

An overhaul of this Berkeley home includes new landscaping, a sunny home office, 2 bedrooms and a rooftop entertainment space

Take the ecofriendly high road with a low-cost outdoor chair you make yourself