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Q: I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that is fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...

Dear James: I plan to build a deck against my house on my sloping backyard lot. Part of the deck is going to rest on the ground. What is the best design? — Bonnie T. Dear Bonnie: With a sloping ...

Dear James: I plan to build a deck against my house on my sloping backyard lot. Part of the deck is going to rest on the ground. Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the ...