Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Lots of rain has slowed our progress, but we’re making the best of it! In this episode, we start building the braced frame that will support our screened-in balcony. We completed 1 of the 3 posts for ...

A beautiful deck can turn your outdoor space into a perfect place for relaxation and gatherings. But many homeowners face one ...

In dense urban living, the ability to connect with the outdoors for enjoyment and for wellbeing becomes starkly important. This became particularly apparent in the COVID-19 pandemic when millions of ...

It’s hard to match the beauty of a wood deck. Manufacturers of composites have tried for years to mimic the look and feel. Some brands mix wood pulp into their formulations. And others, like Trex and ...