With spring in the air, building a deck might be on your mind. Building a deck is not as hard as you might think, and if you follow some basic guidelines it can be a great DIY project. Bit of Advice ...

Q: I’d like a new deck. Should I DIY it or hire a professional? A: With the increasing focus on expanded outdoor living spaces, it’s no wonder that interest in deck-building is also on the rise. At ...

Q. Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a freestanding deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...

Today's installment of readers' DIY projects: a cool unattached deck from Champaign resident Melinda Miller, who sent me tons of photos of her and her husband's project. I love this project ...

Did you know that for the same amount of time and energy required to strip, sand and stain a wooden deck, you can replace the boards with high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking?