Your deck can begin to deteriorate after just one season, but there are ways to protect your outdoor space for years to come. See more »

These days, houses are getting bigger and bigger and yards are getting smaller and smaller. But there is a way to keep the integrity of your yard, while still utilizing the living space: a patio. So what should you build it with? See more »

Building a patio can be difficult and expensive. Fortunately, a sensible alternative is to pour a concrete patio section by section. Follow these easy step-by-step directions to build the patio of your dreams. See more »

Building patio furniture is a great alternative to buying expensive ready-made furniture. Learn how to build a picnic table and benches, an umbrella table, and more using simple step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams. See more »

If your blew your budget building your new patio, save some money with attractive, comfortable patio furniture -- that you construct yourself. Take this quiz to see how much you know about building your own patio furniture. See more »

If you think building a concrete patio sounds like a big job, you're right. Know what's involved before you start this big do-it-yourself job. Take this quiz to see how well you know how to build a patio. See more »

Building a deck is fairly easy, assuming you don't have two left thumbs. There are many ways of doing it yourself, but before you get started, take this quiz to learn more about building a deck. See more »

Patios are a fantastic way to extend your living space. Knowing about patio materials will help you get the patio of your dreams. Take this quiz to see how concrete your knowledge is about the materials used in patios. See more »

Lag screws are durable screws used for all kinds of projects. Learn whether you can use lag screws to install decks in this article. See more »