"Putting the fire pit inside the screen deck is doable with gas and makes the space that much more inviting," Friedman says. Claire Paquin of Clean Design always picks gas fire pits over wood ...

The truth is, most decks are pretty boring. A table, some chairs, maybe a grill if you're lucky. But with a few strategic ...

You can give an old deck a new look ... in benches next to the fire table. Photo: Courtesy of Affordable Views by RJB ...