Sloping plots can be tricky to work with. But if you've got some DIY skills already up your sleeve, learning how to build decking is a great way to utilize the space. It doesn't need to be a ...

I've built a few structures in my life that have turned out less than perfect. The best thing you can say about the floor of my kids' treehouse is that it's a parallelogram. And while an off-kilter ...

Here's the thing nobody tells you when you're about to swing that sledgehammer or fire up that new circular saw. What feels ...

Q: I’d like a new deck. Should I DIY it or hire a professional? A: With the increasing focus on expanded outdoor living spaces, it’s no wonder that interest in deck-building is also on the rise. At ...

Decks can be the perfect place to spend a nice summer night but they can also be tricky to maintain. This hour on Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with home improvement expert Bill McAnally about ...

This post originally appeared on LearnVest. For many, summer’s arrival signals the end of school, summer Fridays at the office, and, of course, a chance to kick back at the beach. But for ambitious ...

Spruce up your holiday decor with DIY projects like log reindeer, pipe wreaths. — -- Want to deck the halls like a pro this season? Spruce up your holiday decor with these fun and creative DIY ...