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 ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Being able to sit out on your deck is one of the great luxuries about owning a home that ...

You can't just put a table and chairs out there and call it a day. There's a whole lot more you can do to your deck, whether you want a full-on overhaul (new flooring or rails, for example), or just ...