Q I live in a downtown condo with balconies, and my neighbor is worried about the safety of her toddler. She doesn't think the spacing of the vertical metal bars or the empty space under the railing ...

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 ...

If you want to add some color to your outdoor space this summer and are lucky enough to have a deck or balcony, buying a railing planter is an easy way to do it. They mount to the edge of your railing ...

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

Q: I have a problem with our deck railings. When it’s cold in winter, the wood contracts, so the vertical balusters don’t fit snugly into the horizontal handrail. Some have popped out. And the ...