Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Adam Albright A ground-level deck extends your home's living space, which is ideal for entertaining, dining, or simply ...

Andrew Thron demonstrates building a simple ground-level deck using a compacted stone base, adjustable pedestals and ...

A ground level deck frame is built from 2 by 8 and 4 by 4 pressure treated lumber. The frame is designed to give the finished ...

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 backyard ...

Most decks are typically built with cement footings buried into the ground, but an alternative and easier system is a ground-level pier deck that is designed for do-it-yourselfers. It uses solid ...

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 ...

Dear James: I want to add a deck to the back of my house. There is now only one step at the door, and the yard slopes across the house. Parts of the deck will be resting on the ground. How can I build ...