Use the same material across all outdoor amenities to create consistency, like in this home by ORCA. “The decking is made from black locust, a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America. We ...

You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black balusters that give the deck a modern look when combined with wood railings.

Urban living usually comes with a trade-off—less outdoor space and fewer green areas. Many apartments only offer narrow balconies that don’t support standard gardening setups. For people who want to ...