Use the same material across all outdoor amenities to create consistency, like in this home by ORCA. “The decking is made from black locust, a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America. We ...

Digger Specialties Inc. (DSI), manufacturer of the industry's leading Westbury® brand of aluminum railing, has developed an ...

Old porch or deck railings don’t have to go to waste—creative DIY projects can transform them into functional and decorative pieces. Ideas include turning spindles into garden art, crafting trellises, ...

Q: I have a problem with our deck railings. When it’s cold in winter, the wood contracts, so the vertical balusters don’t fit snugly into the horizontal handrail. Some have popped out. And the ...

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I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a few ...

Some 30 million decks in the U.S. aren’t as safe as they could be. Is yours one of them?

When you picture yourself relaxing at home in your happy place, you may very well envision lounging on your deck. But when it comes to deck ideas to reinvigorate the oft overlooked renovation spot, ...

Integrated railing system streamlines high-rise construction while opening expansive uninterrupted residential views.