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A Low-Budget, High-Impact HouseOnline Membership Required

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.

From Small to Big EnoughOnline Membership Required

A worker's bungalow expands to meet contemporary needs without losing its charm

Synthetic Decking Takes Off

Now available in a variety of colors and textures, this durable array of products won't rot, splinter, or crack. What's not to like?

Curved Deck StairsOnline Membership Required

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might think

The New Pressure-Treated Wood

The EPA is banning CCA lumber. The replacements are safer, but they may change how you build a deck.

Learning Curves for DecksOnline Membership Required

Thin stock, waterproof glue and a big 1x4 compass simplify deck curves

A Look Through Patio DoorsOnline Membership Required

Sliding or hinged, big panes or multilite, these glass doors should be built to withstand the elements as well as years of abuse

Building a Curved Deck With Synthetic Decking

A multilevel deck with built-in benches and a barbecue pit turns a backyard into a living room

Pathway to an Economical HouseOnline Membership Required

An architect explains why good design doesn't have to mean expensive design

Q & A: Decking boards: which side up?Online Membership Required

Tip: Spin-free carriage boltsOnline Membership Required

Q & A: Laying a wood deck on a wavy slabOnline Membership Required

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