Investing in an outdoor living space can be a game-changer. Adding a deck, porch, or patio creates the opportunity for top-notch social gatherings, culinary adventures, and peaceful relaxation—for ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

, a photographer for The Oregonian and frequent contributor to The Oregonian's Homes & Gardens of the Northwest, had a request the other day. He said he tore out his backyard deck, which was suffering ...

When the weather turns nice outdoors, no one wants to be cooped up indoors. Adding a patio or deck can extend your living space outside and bring a new dimension to your entertainment venue options.

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...