Upgrading your deck railings can do wonders for your curb appeal. If you're stumped on what to do with the old materials, ...

One of the easiest and most noticed improvements we made to an old house was painting the back porch deck. Paint gives new life to foot-worn and weather-beaten wooden planks. Considering the low ...

Patio paint and stencil create carpet of color for outdoor room. ... Apply a good coat of cement deck primer. The Vidals used Life Deck Paint from Jill’s Paint in Atwater Village.

Framing a porch is virtually identical to framing a floor in a house. Floor joists resting on a cripple wall are covered by a subfloor of plywood or 1-inch-thick boards 8 to 12 inches wide.

Most deck finishes cost between $20 and $100 per gallon, and you’ll need at least one gallon for a 150 to 200 square foot deck area. That equates to material costs of about $0.22 to $0.74 per ...