Whether wood or composite, decks offer a place to relax, soak up the sun and entertain while also adding value to your home. If you're thinking of adding a deck or updating an existing structure ...

A great deck has all that stuff. I mean with materials ultra well-suited for what a deck ought to be: a place of relaxation and enjoyment that doesn't consume every free minute with maintenance ...

A ranch, raised ranch, or contemporary house style can work well with many deck designs. It's more challenging to make a deck work with older styles, such as Tudor, colonial, or 1920s bungalow.