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Small garden decking ideas are a fabulous way to enhance your outdoor space. Your deck can be used to zone an area that’s purely for outdoor dining, or to create a low-maintenance space if you don’t ...

Adding a small deck can give your backyard a major upgrade. This straightforward home improvement project will make your outdoor space more enjoyable for relaxing and entertaining. Style a small deck ...

You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black balusters that give the deck a modern look when combined with wood railings.

Bare soil expresses the poverty of the soul. That’s what one passionate gardener in Seattle referred to the wonder of topping off every square inch. But what if your “garden” is a balcony, patio, or ...

No garden? No problem. Even if you don’t have a yard, you can grow an impressive amount of veggies, herbs, and flowers on a small deck, patio, or balcony. If you’re ready to learn how to garden on a ...

Your deck is where you bring your indoor living outdoors—where you grill and dine, relax with family and friends, play with pets. You might use it as a gym, camp-craft studio, or even a home office on ...