By MarkYes, there is a DIY cable railing for decks. We have installed a few kinds of cable railing systems on wood decks, and this was the easiest so far.
By MarkBuild 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 MarkWith a custom site-built privacy fence, all of the fence problems (and neighbor frustrations) disappear. Privacy fences or screens are essentially mini-fences with flare. Since…
By MarkA deck remodel can be a safe choice when the structure is sound. Here’s how to tell if a remodel could work for your deck….
So the ledger flashing should extend out to the second deck board. Why? Do you have a question about deck flashing for a wood deck?…
By MarkOne of my very favorite home improvement projects is building a deck. I’ve built many—along with fences, playgrounds and other sweet outdoor stuff. I love…
By Theresa“In a can of paint, you really get what you pay for,” says Debbie Zimmer from the Paint Quality Institute.
By MarkMaybe it’s because one of the most formative periods of my home improvement life was building swim-floats and docks in Cape Cod’s salt water bays…
In all my years as a home improvement professional, the project that brings the biggest smiles — and requests to work along side me during the project —…
If you’re tempted to skip this article because you think safety is boring, consider that having a safety program might help you and your crew…
Mark & Theresa shared tips to building a safe deck at the Craftsman Experience. The International Residential Code for deck building has changed. Find out…
May 20: Decked out! Mark & Theresa are talking decks on this week’s show. They’ll be sharing what you need to know to make sure…
