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.

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...