Whether you’re starting the process of building a deck or are looking to make better use of your current space, these ideas will help inspire you to get your under-deck space organized.

One of our readers, Rune Eriksen*, sent us photos of his design for a home-built deck drainage system, and we were impressed enough to check it out. His low-cost, easy-to-build under deck drainage ...

Several commercial systems are available to create a dry space under a deck, but Rune’s seems to be just as effective. And it’s inexpensive and easy to build using materials found at any home center.

If you have a big porch, adding furnishings like rocking chairs or porch swings adds to the homey feel. The front door can ...