In this project, I show how to build an attached deck step by step - from layout and framing to final finishing. A sturdy, beautiful addition that completely transforms any backyard.

Watch how we transformed a plain walkout patio into a warm, welcoming retreat using budget-friendly materials and simple DIY steps. It’s the ultimate under-deck upgrade for anyone who loves winter.

"Sealing your deck before winter is highly recommended if it does not have a comprehensive guarantee," suggests Leigh Barnes, gardening expert at Jacksons Fencing. "You should also check the guarantee ...

Another smart way warm thing up is a product such as EcoFlow’s WAVE 3 (www.ecoflow.com), a portable unit that not only cools but provides 2000W of heating. Because it’s battery powered, unlike plug in ...

Urban sprawl has forced native animals and humans to live close together. Here are eight ways to make your home a refuge for wildlife.

Sekai Night and Day with Vegas nightclub-style sound and music is one of Sekai Hospitality’s two new Houston projects ...

The women’s hockey team will take on Robert Morris at the football stadium on Jan. 31 and, later that day, the men’s team is set to play Michigan State there. For that Big Ten contest, non-student ...

Native animals can make excellent neighbors. Blue-banded bees pollinate our vegetable gardens. Microbats eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes a night and powerful owls keep rodents at bay. But could we go one ...

If you've been looking for a Florida estate with its own secret tunnel that leads out to the ocean, you're in luck. A mansion with just that — and a safe room — has hit the market for $84.95 million.

Philip Gladden and Randy Loechner completely gutted their Crestwood home to maximize the architecture of famed architect Ralph Fournier. In doing the gut remodel, Loechner was careful to keep the ...

To bring an extra smile or two, I also included a couple of cat statues, a metal bird decorative item, and other repurposed features for some quirky sight lines. These whimsical touches add a layer of ...