Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch. Do you have any design and construction DIY tips? — Brandon P. Dear Brandon: Early evening is when ...

If you enjoy spending time outside, you’re not alone. Outdoor living spaces are a popular design trend in new home construction and remodeling. Whether you’re remodeling to make your home better ...

Sadly no, not a cyberdeck nor a steam deck, a wooden one for the backyard. I'll be DIY building one and posting about it here. I know some people have built decks in the past, but as far as I know we ...

As hard as it may be to believe right now, winter will in fact end, and our thoughts will turn to warm weather fun. Don’t have an outdoor gathering space? Now is the time to start planning.

Despite our region’s snowy winter, it’s not too soon to be thinking about outdoor entertaining in the spring. Build (or rebuild) a deck off your home, and you’ll have a spot for grilling or chilling.