Outdoor Covered Seating area in Washington DC This past week we looked at a covered outdoor seating area. It’s cute and comfortable and built with

Outdoor Covered Seating Area Design in Washington DC We’ve looked at both covered decks and we’ve looked at decks that are built away from buildings,

Awnings and Overhangs Above Balconies and Porches This past week, we looked at a few different examples of decks and balconies with projecting rooftops. Those

Balcony Roof Overhangs: Design, Weather Protection & Construction We looked at several different examples of pergolas and trellises in backyards and above rear decks, here

Asphalt Melting Through Brick Paving: Causes, Damage & Prevention This past week, we looked at brick paving that was installed without mortar. Essentially, these bricks

If you’re a homeowner in Washington, DC, or the surrounding areas who is thinking about upgrading your outdoor space, you’ve probably wondered whether composite decking

Structural Tie Fasteners for Deck Framing This past week we looked at several different issues or problems with deck framing. We looked at real cases

If you’re a homeowner in Bethesda or the Washington, DC area with a small backyard, you may feel like creating a functional outdoor living space

Common Stair to Deck Connection Problems – Part II This past week we looked at decks that were built by other people and had problems

Often, here on our website, we show a handful of different things that can be done to make decks better.  Today we’re looking at actual