Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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A small deck is an effective way to enhance your backyard, transforming it into an inviting space for relaxation and entertainment. This simple home improvement project can include lounge seating, an ...

A deck can beautifully bridge the gap between indoors and out, providing an inviting, comfortable space from which to enjoy your backyard. And far from being a basic rectangle at the back of the house ...

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You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black balusters that give the deck a modern look when combined with wood railings.

Hi, I’m digital design writer Zoë Sessums. Follow along each week as I try my hand at a DIY project in and around my house. I’ll cover the inspiration, expert advice, and step-by-step plans of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nothing says summer like jumping into a pool. And if that pool is in your backyard? Even better. While in-ground pools can be some ...

The Halsey family's deck, which includes a 20-foot slide, two flights of stairs and a cool dining space, replaced a small, splintery old deck. While the deck was being built, the family re-did their ...