Lawrence ­Winterburn

Lawrence ­Winterburn, president of GardenStructure.com, which builds decks and other outdoor structures in 17 metro regions in the US and Canada. The company sells plans for decks and related structures to do-it-yourselfers. He has nearly 30 years of experience as a master carpenter.

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Made for Shade

Lawrence ­Winterburn | October 15, 2021

Home centers offer a range of products and structures designed to provide backyard shade— but these often are shoddily constructed. Here’s how to choose the best shade-casting products without getting burned…

6 Thrifty Tricks to Spruce Up Your Deck

6 Thrifty Tricks to Spruce Up Your Deck

Lawrence ­Winterburn | June 3, 2014

The typical residential deck is an uninspired, unattractive rectangle of rapidly weathering wood. Very few home decks are truly engaging…