Learn the pineapple twist, a classic ornamental blacksmithing technique that adds texture, balance, and visual flair to forged work. This video walks through the setup, hammer control, and step by ...

The St. Mary’s Park community parking lot in Monroe is expected to reopen by the end of November after extensive renovations. This project is the first phase of a larger renovation of St. Mary's Park, ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TimberTech®, a brand that's part of the James Hardie portfolio and the leading manufacturer of premium composite and PVC decking and railing solutions, announced ...

What began as a mother’s attempt to capture a picture-perfect vacation moment aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream ended in tragedy, as police say a 5-year-old girl plunged from a deck after being ...

NYC officials and community members celebrated the rehabilitation of a historic wooden bridge in Brooklyn during a ceremony at the span on a rainy Thursday morning. Rehab work on the Ocean Avenue ...

The Queen Anne mansion built in 1889 for a miner turned judge in downtown Oregon City is for sale. The asking price: $1.2 million. The former Judge Thomas F. Ryan’s residence at 715 Fifth St. has ...

A restored, well-preserved 1894 Queen Anne mansion in Southeast Portland first owned by one of the founders of the Oregon Historical Society was listed for sale at $1,495,000 on July 10, and an offer ...

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When it comes to elevating your staircase, few combinations pack more punch than wood and black stair railings. The rich tones of wood railing paired with sleek black metal create a stunning contrast ...

When you think about transforming your staircase, wood and black stair railings can effortlessly create a stunning visual contrast that elevates your space. The warmth of wood railings pairs ...

A deck on the newer side typically only needs a refresh — a power wash and re-stain (if it's made of wood). Things get more complicated with older porches; you may be looking at demolish and re-do. If ...