Deck How-To

What You Need to Know: DIY Cable Railing for Decks

Yes, there is a DIY cable railing system for wood decks. We have installed a few kinds of cable railing…

4 months ago

How to Protect Fence + Deck Posts with Post Protector

Post Protector is a fence and deck post solution that's a time saver during the deck building process. Here's what…

8 months ago

What you need to know about installing cable railing

As luck has it, we were working with a new homeowner who wanted cable railing on a deck replacement and…

1 year ago

How to retreat deck posts so they last longer

Have you ever wondered why utility poles last so much longer than a backyard deck's posts? It's because they can…

1 year ago

How-To Build a Privacy Screen On A Deck

Build a privacy screen on a deck, so homeowners can enjoy a slice of privacy without the expense and total…

1 year ago

How to add a DIY gate to a deck for a dog

Adding a dog gate to a deck can be a DIY project if you've had some successful experience building a…

4 years ago

How to build a deck video series: Part 3

How to Build a Deck Video Series part 3 focuses on some finer points of decking, stairs and rails. Here's…

6 years ago

How to build a deck video series, Part 2

This is Part 2 of the How to Build a Deck video series. The focus: Joists, hardware, and guard posts.…

6 years ago

How to build a deck video series: Part 1 of 3

I've been building decks for a few decades, and have developed a system: top-down framing. So here's how to build…

6 years ago

Building a Deck: How to install guard posts

Building a deck? Watch this VIDEO for tips on installing the guard posts quickly and effectively. https://youtu.be/ZRol1IQl8Fs Layout. Guard posts…

6 years ago