If there were a recipe for a perfect deck, it would certainly differ depending on the builder, but the basic ingredients might look something like: 1 cup additional square feet for entertaining and relaxing 1½ cups vantage point for enjoying the... Read...

A deck should be for cooking out, getting fresh air, and enjoying time with friends and family – not a time-consuming addition to your home “to-do” list. Composite decking does not need painting or sealing, so can help make “deck time” mean relaxa... Read...

Direct construction costs are the largest cost classification for home builders. They typically represent 55%-62% of a home price. If builders want to earn superior profits compared with competitors, they should start by lowering these percentages. ... Read...

It seems the time may have finally come that homebuyers are actually starting to ask how well was a home constructed in addition to whether it has wood floors and granite countertops. At least that is what you would think when you look at the number ... Read...

In case you missed it, as part of its never-ending stream of remakes, Hollywood last year released a new version of the 1974 horror film “It’s Alive.” The story is about a humanoid monster baby that spreads carnage. We understand if you chose to sk... Read...