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X marks the spot! X-shaped deck railing, like this example from @londondeckingcompany, offers appealing clean, modern lines.

Do you want to create a deck plan and design for free? Here is a complete guide using which you can easily design beautiful and professional decks on your Windows 11/10 PC. In this post, we will be ...

A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view.

If your backyard is split level or terraced, you can use decking steps as a link to help you make the most of your space and access different areas smoothly. Meanwhile if you already have a raised ...

A deck can beautifully bridge the gap between indoors and out, providing an inviting, comfortable space from which to enjoy your backyard. And far from being a basic rectangle at the back of the house ...

Check out the classes and great beginner decks you can build with only the basic cards to rule your online opponents. It stands to reason that most of the splashy, gold-trimmed Legendary cards would ...

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 ...

If your project will use a popular deck wood like cedar, redwood or pressure-treated lumber, and you’re not looking for a bunch of extras, you can assume a deck cost per square foot of about $30 to ...

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