Porch railings are a key component that completes your outdoor living space. Most importantly, these safety features serve the practical purpose of keeping people and pets from falling off a raised ...

To extend the life of your deck railing, pay attention to the fasteners and metal connectors. When possible, use stainless steel. This is vitally important if you construct a deck railing that is ...

The design of every deck railing is controlled by the baby’s-head rule, the unofficial name for codes about spacing between uprights. It’s usually 4 inches, based on the premise that a baby’s head ...

X marks the spot! X-shaped deck railing, like this example from @londondeckingcompany, offers appealing clean, modern lines.

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

There are many options to sort through with deck projects. A middle road that works out well for some people, according to Brian Mininger at Bear Creek, is to upgrade the railing and screening. “In ...

A welcoming front porch is essential to laid-back summer living, which is all about spending time outdoors to bask in the lovely weather and gentle breezes. The front porch is also a great spot to ...