The layout of your deck sleepers will depend on the layout of your decking. If you want a standard decking design — all the deck boards running one direction — all you need are rows of parallel ...

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 ...

Are you planning a new deck or patio soon? There’s a very good chance you’re going to make it too small. I know this based on the thousands of complaints I’ve received over the years from homeowners ...

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 ...

Fargo - "Family room" has a different meaning at the Lawrence home. Rick, wife Tiffany and their three sons - Patrick, 8, and twins Thomas and Andrew, 6 - roast marshmallows, grill burgers, soak up ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. “The layout might be the most important ...

Any outdoor living space is a big upgrade, especially in warm summer months, when a deck or a patio will be a great spot for cookouts and summer get-togethers. While it might not seem like there’s ...

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.

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