Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Picture a stair slope in your mind to estimate about a 40-degree slope and guess at a landing point. Rest any straight piece of deck lumber on the deck and level it over to the landing point. Measure ...

Pavers offer an affordable, attractive, low-maintenance option for hardscape areas in your backyard. When you settle on a paver project that will instantly elevate your yard, your next decision is ...