Dear James: I need to add some additional seating on my deck for entertaining. I want something more unique than just buying more chairs. What do you suggest? — Vicki N. Dear Vicki: Your best option ...

Dear James: I could use a long bench on my deck to use when entertaining. Are there low-cost, simple-to-build bench designs that I could make myself? -- Mark B. Dear Mark: Building a deck bench is one ...

DEAR TIM: Last weekend I was at a party and sat on a bench that was built into the deck. It was such a clever idea, and it had handy armrests that were perfect to set food plates or drinks on. I want ...

Q: I was at a party last weekend and sat on a bench that was built into the deck. It was a clever idea, and it had handy armrests that were perfect to set plates or drinks on. I want to build bench ...

Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you’re going to hire a professional. My guess is you don’t know as much about the process as you should know. Add to the mix the cable TV shows that ...

Here are two design ideas that come in kit form and can be retrofitted into an existing deck. The AZEK In-Deck Storage Kit comes with hardware and bin to take advantage of space under the deck instead ...

One of Karen Angelucci’s favorite gardening tools is the wood potting bench her father made for her. The big poplar bench has shelves for storing pots, nails on which to hang utensils, and a large ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Both a deck and a patio can provide an outdoor extension of your living space during the summer. But, subtle differences between the two might be better for your needs than another ...

Spring is nearly here, making it easy to imagine summer, where a warm breeze blows through the trees, and the sun shines brightly in the sky. It’s a perfect time to gather outside and enjoy friends ...