Decks

Soyguardby Justin Fink

An architect offers safe, practical tips for building this open-air cooktopby Paul DeGroot

Walls fold away at one corner to let this room mingle with a hillside meadowby Geoffrey T. Prentiss

Integrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting optionsby Justin Fink

Smart framing eliminates the ledger and adds a shady seatby Michael Ayers

by Rob Yagid

Architect John Hopkins takes you on a tour of the big little backyard house

Homeowner Billie McKig takes you on a guided tour of her big little backyard house

High ceilings and long views give this 540-sq.-ft. infill cottage an expansive personalityby John Hopkins

New and noteworthy staff picks from the 2007 International Builders' Show

A three-story tower solves steep-site problems by bringing the house to the carsby Parker Platt

A small addition with a sunny deck builds a bridge to the backyard

by Steve Carle

Ocean views on top, multicar parking below, lots of light in betweenby Laura Du Charme Conboy

Build this simple foundation with basic tools and ingredientsby Rick Arnold

by Chris St. Onge

A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft.by Chris Stebbins

A worker's bungalow expands to meet contemporary needs without losing its charmby Bill Mastin

Smart details for ledgers, posts, and joists create a solid, attractive frame that should last as long as the houseby John Spier