If you have a flat roof on your house, a deck can provide a relaxing outdoor space—and add value to your home. Outdoor space is always a good thing in a home. No matter how nice your interiors are, ...

Jim Mitchum, ‘Thunder Road' Actor and Son of Robert Mitchum, Dies at 84 Medical Mysteries: A high-schooler with hip pain, ...

Private roof decks, the envy of the neighborhood when the weather is nice, are a trendy accessory in newly built townhouses in town-center-style communities in the suburbs. Adding a roof deck to an ...

There are horror stories of months-long wait times to secure a roof-deck permit in Washington—and of illegal monstrosities erected by less-than-considerate neighbors. But building a retreat among the ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Outdoor living is a must for many homebuyers today. For homeowners planning to stay put, perfecting the yard, patio or porch for relaxation, meals and entertainment is at the top of home improvement ...

green spaces, both public and private, are ideal places for inspiration. Bloom I love flowers and garden design. I mean, it is. It's our it's living. Katie Wilcox studied photography before becoming ...

Key takeaways: HomeAdvisor reports that the average cost to screen in a 200-square-foot porch will run you between $2,000 and $2,800, but some professionals think that’s way too low. One expert we ...