This article will explain how to build an elevated deck with common tools, even if you are on a tight budget. My husband and I built this ourselves—mostly it was him, but I helped. Technically, we are ...

Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the first floor as yours, it is trickier to build the support structure for the deck. Another option is a slightly raised deck, but you ...

The I-35 NEX Central project is expected to alleviate travel times throughout the region, and it hit the halfway point this year.

€ Tip 1: Prevention is preferable to any cure for a faulty deck, porch or balcony. If you're planning one, get the building permit that your jurisdiction requires. To learn where to get a permit, go ...