A Guide to Garden Lighting
Jon ReeceShine On: Lighting That Will Enhance Your DeckLighting can extend the use and pleasure of an outdoor deck, increase safety and security and make the space more attractive and inviting. As the sun sets, you…
A Guide to the Best Decking Board Materials
David Burton / Getty Images Wood is often the most cost-effective and efficient material for creating deck flooring. Wood looks great, weathers well, spans wide joist distances, and is easily available. By contrast, wood's closest contenders, composite wood and…
A Guide to Rattan and Rattan Furniture
Lisa Hallett Taylor Rattan Isn't Wicker or Bamboo Is there actually a rattan tree or plant? Yes, but it's not likely you'd find one at your local nursery or grow it in your garden. Rattan is…
A Guide to Power Washing a Wood Deck
BanksPhotos/Getty Images Getting Started BanksPhotos/Getty Images When it's time to clean your wood deck in preparation for refinishing, a chemical deck brightener may not do the job of deep-cleaning, but a power washer will. At the same time, a…
A Guide to Outdoor Fabric for Cushions and Pillows
How to Shop for Indoor/Outdoor Fabric Cushions and pillows made of outdoor fabric withstand the elements on a Chicago rooftop patio. Nancy Klingsland / Alta Textiles / Etsy Whether you're looking for outdoor fabric to reupholster patio…
A Guide to Outdoor Deck Designs and Ideas
Deck Ideas and PicturesA modern house in Carmel, California, with a wood deck. John Edward Linden/Getty Images. Architecture by Overland PartnersAfter much consideration, you've chosen a deck over a patio. Now what? It's time to figure out the important…
A Guide to Installing Stair Railing
Getty / Janja Milosevic / EyeEm How to Install Stair Railing Stair railing does not seem all that important, until the moment you walk down a rail-less set of stairs. Should you stumble, you have no…
A Guide to Hiring a Contractor to Install a Deck
Thomas Barwick / Getty ImagesAdding a deck to your home can provide you with a space to socialize, relax and eat with friends and family. But before you can enjoy your dream deck, you'll need to…
A Guide to Garden Decks Ideas
RedHead Fox / ImgurExtend Your WorldHoosier HandmadeBack garden decks seemingly create square footage out of thin air for summer barbecues, family get-togethers, or just for a quiet glass of wine while the sun sets. Contractor-driven decks tend to be…
A Guide to FSC Certification
FSC®What is FSC Certified?Why You Should Buy FSC-Certified Patio FurnitureWhat does it mean when a product, like decking or outdoor patio furniture, is referred to or labelled as FSC Certified? The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), is…