Why should you have plans drawn up for your decking structure? The local council usually has the final say and can ask to see any plans as well as an engineer’s certificate, even if the deck is almost ...

DECKING looks great in almost any garden so here are some tips for laying it down and an easy guide to building benches too. For your decking you must consider whether you want raised or ground level ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Post and beam and timber frame are both beautiful methods of building but most people think of them as one and the same. Although they are similar, there are subtle differences between them. Both are ...

Are you after an adventurous project with grand designs? A fresh beginning with an eco-friendly, new-build home designed to your specifications could be just the ticket. “Over the past three decades, ...

An outdoor deck is a welcome addition to any backyard, providing amenity and a place for the family to gather and enjoy warm weather. While walking barefoot outside on a hot summer day is one of ...