Sloping plots can be tricky to work with. But if you've got some DIY skills already up your sleeve, learning how to build decking is a great way to utilize the space. It doesn't need to be a ...

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 ...

Building a new deck yourself can save a lot of money if you have the DIY skills. You're also going to need these tools to ...

I've built a few structures in my life that have turned out less than perfect. The best thing you can say about the floor of my kids' treehouse is that it's a parallelogram. And while an off-kilter ...

This post originally appeared on LearnVest. For many, summer’s arrival signals the end of school, summer Fridays at the office, and, of course, a chance to kick back at the beach. But for ambitious ...