Deck Planning

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 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

Why build a privacy fence?

With a custom site-built privacy fence, all of the fence problems (and neighbor frustrations) disappear. Privacy fences or screens are…

1 year ago

When is remodeling an older deck a safe choice?

A deck remodel can be a safe choice when the structure is sound. Here's how to tell if a remodel…

3 years ago

The deck flashing detail for decks in the DCA 6

So the ledger flashing should extend out to the second deck board. Why? Do you have a question about deck…

5 years ago

Deck building and home improvement tips

One of my very favorite home improvement projects is building a deck. I've built many---along with fences, playgrounds and other…

8 years ago

Painting Tips: What I learned at the Paint Quality Institute

"In a can of paint, you really get what you pay for," says Debbie Zimmer from the Paint Quality Institute.

10 years ago

Why Choose Real Wood Decking?

Maybe it’s because one of the most formative periods of my home improvement life was building swim-floats and docks in…

13 years ago

What You Need to Know: Customizable Deck Plans

In all my years as a home improvement professional, the project that brings the biggest smiles — and requests to work along side…

13 years ago

Safety Program

If you're tempted to skip this article because you think safety is boring, consider that having a safety program might…

14 years ago