On average, the cost to build a deck is about $7,900, while a patio can cost approximately $3,800. When considering a patio, homeowners will find that their choice of material influences the overall ...

Extending your living area outdoors is a great way to maximize space and enjoy your backyard year-round. Both patios and decks fulfil this purpose well. However, it can be tough to decide which one is ...

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 ...

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 ...

, a photographer for The Oregonian and frequent contributor to The Oregonian's Homes & Gardens of the Northwest, had a request the other day. He said he tore out his backyard deck, which was suffering ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...

Relaxing outdoors and soaking up the sun during the summer months only feels like a treat if your garden actually works for you. In a small outdoor space, this is easier said than done, and one of the ...

Read full article: Lake Shore Middle School employee accused of child abuse says her work environment was unsafe, student was ‘violent’ A man died on Monday afternoon after their truck crashed into a ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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.