There’s a lot to building a deck. And if you want to build your own deck or renovate one, you’ll find much of the advice centers on building codes and topics like laying out floor joists or how to lay ...

Building departments often hear that codes are too stringent, officials too picky, inspections too frequent and the whole process too complicated. But when there’s a crowd on your new deck (or several ...

Millions of homeowners make improvements to their homes every year, fully convinced they're adding value, comfort, or functionality. The trouble is, a surprising number of those improvements quietly ...