Deck over concrete patio

The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab.

The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab.

I found this click in deck patio on overstock site. I got them on sale and started my project. I loved it so much that I added rugs and all I need is new patio…

If you've ever thought about turning your cement porch into a wood deck, it's surprisingly easy! Here are some thoughts, tips, & photos from our experience!

This week's Before and After is a really great transformation. I love it because of how amazing everything turned out and because it's a great project for do-it-yourselfers. Today, we showcase a concrete patio makeover from Traci @ Beneath My Heart. Traci and husband took a plain looking concrete patio and really turned it into a great space to entertain or just kick back and relax. Read on for this great story, our Habitat Quick Fact and to learn how to enter your own Before & After…

Building a Wooden Deck Over a Concrete One: So we've had this very sturdy but extremely plain looking concrete porch in the back of the house, and we've always wanted to make it warmer and more inviting. The obvious solution, to us, was to replace it with a wooden one. Wood is by far warmer a…

The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab.

I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with concrete. There are times when industrial or Brutalist-inspired architecture looks picture perfect thanks to a giant expanse of concrete floor, walls, or…

When it comes to building a deck, homeowners must decide between using pier blocks or concrete footings. Pier blocks are easy to install and ideal for smaller decks built at or near ground level, while concrete footings require more labour but provide greater strength and stability for your deck. Consequently, the choice of which one