Are you planning a new deck or patio soon? There’s a very good chance you’re going to make it too small. I know this based on the thousands of complaints I’ve received over the years from homeowners ...

As hard as it may be to believe right now, winter will in fact end, and our thoughts will turn to warm weather fun. Don’t have an outdoor gathering space? Now is the time to start planning.

Just about every new home that I see has a patio or deck. These are great outdoor rooms. Trouble is, many are built with very little thought. It seems that the builder just draws a rectangle and ...