This creative deck design is on par with more expensive options. I went shopping for some deck balusters at a big-box store and came away with sticker shock. I knew there had to be a cheaper way to ...

Day two of this deck makeover focuses on removing a rotted step, installing a new bottom step, and adding fresh balusters for ...

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 ...