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Redwood Is a Good, Insect-Resistant Material for Decks Jun. 23, 2022
Dear James: My kids are getting older, and a backyard deck would be great. I am on a limited budget ... Read More
Add a Unique Curved Area to a Deck May. 19, 2022
Dear James: It seems like everyone has the standard rectangular deck. I would like to build a unique... Read More
Proper Method To Lay Decking Wood Mar. 31, 2022
Dear James: I am building a large new L-shaped deck. I am not sure about how to position and attach ... Read More
Design and Make a Wooden Deck Bench Jul. 29, 2021
Dear James: I could use a long bench on my deck to use when entertaining. Are there low-cost, simple... Read More
Add a Softer Layer Over Your Patio and Deck for Comfort Jun. 10, 2021
Dear James: My old deck and patio have gotten worn and rough over the years. Instead of having expen... Read More
Select Proper Fastener When Working on Old Deck Jun. 04, 2020
Dear James: I have built a few decks and used nails, but they eventually get loose, pop up and look ... Read More
Outdoor Space Sep. 21, 2019
Nearly every home has some sort of an outdoor space, from a generous terrace and backyard area to a ... Read More
Newspaper Nomenclature Has Nautical Nature Aug. 28, 2019
Q: I've noticed that the word "masthead" is often used to refer to the name on the front page of a p... Read More
Remove Old Peeling Sealer From Deck Aug. 15, 2019
Dear James: I used a dark deck sealer several years ago. It looked good for the first year or two, b... Read More
Get Off Your Property! Sep. 05, 2017
Dear Annie: We have some new neighbors, and our backyards are adjoining. We enjoy sitting out on our... Read More
Outdoor Summer Spaces Jun. 22, 2016
Summer is officially here, and it's time to claim whatever outdoor space you have available. From an... Read More
Build a Cover for Your Deck to Provide Shade Apr. 14, 2016
Dear James: We have a large raised sun deck in our backyard and we were hoping to make it not-so-sun... Read More
Flo & Friends
Mar. 01, 2014
