Decks

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 charm by 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

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might think by Mike Guertin

The EPA is banning CCA lumber. The replacements are safer, but they may change how you build a deck. by Daniel S. Morrison

Thin stock, waterproof glue and a big 1x4 compass simplify deck curves by Scott Padgett

Sliding or hinged, big panes or multilite, these glass doors should be built to withstand the elements as well as years of abuse by Charles Bickford

A multilevel deck with built-in benches and a barbecue pit turns a backyard into a living room by Ted Putnam

An architect explains why good design doesn't have to mean expensive design by James Estes

by R. Bruce Hoadley

by Patrick Grieco

by Rich Ziegner