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Patios

7 Tips to Keep Bugs Away From Your Patio

Don’t let mosquitoes, flies or ants stop you from enjoying your patio. Learn the best way to keep bugs away so you can get back to relaxing at Decks.com.

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Porches

Our Favorite Porch Ideas & Designs for 2020

Looking for inspiration for your porch? Whether it’s a front, back or enclosed porch, we have ideas, designs and photos for you. Get inspired at Decks.com.

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Porches

Front Porch Decor Ideas on a Budget

Want to decorate your porch to be welcoming but need to stay within a budget? Explore our budget-friendly ideas for decorating your porch at Decks.com.

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Patios

Backyard Patio Ideas and Inspiration for 2020

Looking for ideas on how to decorate and design your patio? We’ve compiled ideas for all types of patio designs. Find your inspiration at Decks.com.

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Porch Building

Cost To Build A Front Porch in 2019

The average cost to build a front porch depends on the type of porch and materials you use. Discover the costs of building a front porch at Decks.com.

Porch Building

How to Build a Patio With Stone or Brick Pavers

Installing a patio is a big project. Discover our guide on Decks.com to learn how to build a DIY patio with brick or stone pavers from start to finish.

Shed Roof

Porch Building

How To Build a Shed Roof Over A Deck

Building and framing a shed roof is not as challenging as you might think. Discover the step-by-step process for how to build a shed roof at Decks.com.

Porch Deck

Porch Building

How to Build a Roof Over Your Deck

We discuss some of the challenges of building a porch roof over an existing deck.

Gazebo

Porch Building

How To Build a Gazebo

A gazebo can be a great addition to your outdoor space. Learn the basics of how to build a gazebo for your space at Decks.com!

Soffit

Porch Building

How to Install Soffits & Fascia For Your Porch Roof

Installing soffits and fascia to your porch roof can create a finished look for your space. Learn how to install soffits and fascia boards on your porch Decks.com

Roof Saddle

Porch Building

How To Build A Roof Cricket or Saddle

Building and framing a shed roof is not as challenging as you might think. Discover the step-by-step process for how to build a shed roof at Decks.com.

Finished Porch Interior

Porch Building

How To Finish Your Porch

Add some finishing touches to give your porch a bit of style. Learn about covering your porch ceiling, railings, soffits, fascia and trim at Decks.com.

Porch Electrical Fixtures

Porch Building

Options for Adding Electric Fixtures To Your Porch

Adding electric fixtures to a porch can allow you to enjoy your outdoor space in new ways. Learn more about adding electric fixtures to your porch at Decks.com

Screen Porch

Porch Building

How To Build a Screen Porch

Screening in your porch will allow your to enjoy your outdoor space year-round. Learn how to install a screen porch and discover screen porch inspiration at Decks.com.

Porch Roof

Porch Building

How to Install & Build a Porch Roof

It's important to know the propper matierials neded to build a porch roof to prevent water damage. Read more about building a porch roof at Decks.com.

Porch Building

Engineered & Premade Porch Roof Trusses

Using engineered porch roof trusses can take a lot of the hassle out of building your porch roof. Learn more about premade porch roof trusses at Decks.com!

Gable Porch Roof

Porch Building

Different Types of Porch Roof Designs

There are a few roof types and designs when building your porch. Learn the difference between gable, hip, shed style and more porch roofs types at Decks.com!

Glass Deck Railings

Porch Building

How to Build a Porch: Steps for Building a Front Porch Deck

Building a porch can be challenging, but allows you to enjoy your outdoor space year round.Learn the basics about building a porch roof over a deck at Decks.com.

Porch Anantomy

Porch Building

Parts of a Porch

Porches, just like decks, have a lot of different & important parts. Learn more about the anatomy of a standard porch with this article from Decks.com.

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