If you have a flat roof on your house, a deck can provide a relaxing outdoor space—and add value to your home. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, ...

A second story deck is a dream come true for outdoor entertaining, but what about the space underneath the deck? Normally, rainwater drips down between the deck boards, so it’s not a great place for ...

Can anyone give me an idea of the all-in costs to build a roof deck. That is, including architect plans, permt, materials and construction. (We’re thinking or using ipe wood for a deck about 700 sf.) ...