Urban living usually comes with a trade-off—less outdoor space and fewer green areas. Many apartments only offer narrow balconies that don’t support standard gardening setups. For people who want to ...

X marks the spot! X-shaped deck railing, like this example from @londondeckingcompany, offers appealing clean, modern lines. The X shape also elicits a cottage or farmhouse vibe, especially when ...

Use the same material across all outdoor amenities to create consistency, like in this home by ORCA. “The decking is made from black locust, a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America. We ...

You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black ...

Mr Brian Kigozi is constructing a house and he has been wondering what kind of balcony railing he should put on his house. His builder advised him to use iron railings because they can be turned into ...

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 ...