DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

I had usually done a PVC or wooden rail system and will definitely use the aluminum again. This was the first time using a Camo Deck tool on a job and found it pretty dang awesome....but not as cool ...

Buying a home with an enormous backyard is a definite thrill. So much space! There’s room for your dog, a swingset for your 5-year-old, and a deck! For many of us, this is the holy grail. And you—you ...

In my time building decks in the Pacific Northwest, some themes have emerged. After a while, you can tell at a glance when a deck will have problems down the road. Here are some of the major lessons ...

After spending the past few months at home on lockdown, a lot of people in Seattle have realized a hard truth: Their deck could use some love. When done right, decks and patios can extend your living ...

MARYSVILLE — Goodbye wooden railings and decks on condos. So long steel-and-concrete balconies on high-rises. Architects and builders in this region have moved away from wood — which can rot — and ...