X marks the spot! X-shaped deck railing, like this example from @londondeckingcompany, offers appealing clean, modern lines. The X shape also elicits a cottage or farmhouse vibe, especially when ...

The design of every deck railing is controlled by the baby’s-head rule, the unofficial name for codes about spacing between uprights. It’s usually 4 inches, based on the premise that a baby’s head ...

A decking area is usually a place where a lot of socializing takes place. You also have reunions and meet-ups of friends and family taking place during summer days, where you want to sit down, relax, ...

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 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 few ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...