When the weather is warm, the party need not move indoors when Mother Nature's natural heat source, the sun, dies down. Heck, as great as fire pits and bonfires are, you may not even need those.

Having a deck makes it easier to gather outdoors. Discover deck ideas to upgrade your backyard space with furniture, layout, ...

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