Deck How-To
By Mark We’re using an Abba Patio Carport from Amazon as a winter jobsite office to make working outside a little bit more comfortable. Watch the video, learn tips.
By Mark Yes, there is a DIY cable railing system for wood decks. We have installed a few kinds of cable railing systems, and this was the easiest so far.
By Mark Post Protector is a fence and deck post solution that’s a time saver during the deck building process. Here’s what you need to know about Post Protectors.
By Theresa As luck has it, we were working with a new homeowner who wanted cable railing on a deck replacement and were asked to try out…
By Theresa Have you ever wondered why utility poles last so much longer than a backyard deck’s posts? It’s because they can retreat the utility posts with…
By Mark Build a privacy screen on a deck, so homeowners can enjoy a slice of privacy without the expense and total seclusion of a fence. About…
By Mark Adding a dog gate to a deck can be a DIY project if you’ve had some successful experience building a deck or fence. If you…
By Mark How to Build a Deck Video Series part 3 focuses on some finer points of decking, stairs and rails. Here’s what you need to know about building a deck.
By Mark This is Part 2 of the How to Build a Deck video series. The focus: Joists, hardware, and guard posts. Here’s what you need to know.
By Mark Here’s how to build a wood deck video series. I’ve been building decks for a few decades, and developed a wood deck installation system: top-down framing.
By Mark Building a deck? Watch this VIDEO for tips on installing the guard posts quickly and effectively. Layout. Guard posts may not be installed more than…
By Mark One of the most important connections when you build a deck is the ledger board. Check out the steps to install a deck ledger board correctly.
