Add a Twist of Something Special to Your New Back Yard
With about a million things to think about, it’s understandable that if you’re planning to build a new home, you may not have spent much time thinking beyond the home itself.  The yard - especially the back yard - has likely settled toward the bottom […]

Backyard decks are smart choice for entertaining, outdoor living
They’re comfortable. They can be a private sanctuary or party central. They’re as close to home as you can get. And they often return as much money as it costs to build them.
They are decks - a practical and enjoyable investment for nearly any residence. It’s […]

View The Garlinghouse DIY Deck Plans collection.
This two-tiered, ground-level deck is made entirely out of ChoiceDek, a composite material created by mixing wood fibers (red cedar or some other type of softwood) with polyethylene, which comes from recycled consumer waste. Photo courtesy of ChoiceDek. Backyard decks are great because they offer level and stable platforms for all […]