Decks

Soyguardby Justin Fink

An architect offers safe, practical tips for building this open-air cooktopby Paul DeGroot

Walls fold away at one corner to let this room mingle with a hillside meadowby Geoffrey T. Prentiss

Integrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting optionsby Justin Fink

Architect John Hopkins takes you on a tour of the big little backyard house

Homeowner Billie McKig takes you on a guided tour of her big little backyard house

High ceilings and long views give this 540-sq.-ft. infill cottage an expansive personalityby John Hopkins

New and noteworthy staff picks from the 2007 International Builders' Show

A three-story tower solves steep-site problems by bringing the house to the carsby Parker Platt

A small addition with a sunny deck builds a bridge to the backyard

Ocean views on top, multicar parking below, lots of light in betweenby Laura Du Charme Conboy

A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft.by Chris Stebbins

A worker's bungalow expands to meet contemporary needs without losing its charmby Bill Mastin

Now available in a variety of colors and textures, this durable array of products won't rot, splinter, or crack. What's not to like?by Chris Green

An angular floor plan captures the view and combines public and private zonesby Chris Prokosch

With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space belowby Gregory Burr

Often overlooked and often regretted, the critical joint between your house and deck must hold fast and shed waterby Scott Grice

Discover inspiration for your personal place in the sunby Julie Stillman, Jane Gitlin

A private alcove for the joy of outdoor bathingby Ron Cascio