Deck Railing and Guards

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 Make Custom Fence or Deck Post Caps

When fences, decks, and privacy screen posts don’t have a cap, they can absorb water. Here's how to making a…

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 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

Fixing a Flip: Deck makeover with cable railing system

We helped one new homeowner by replacing her backyard deck with a larger wood deck and opening up her view…

2 years 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

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

Today’s Tip: How to Layout Deck Stair Railings

Guard rails on stairs need to be 36 inches (minimum) above the stair nosing and cut to the same angle…

12 years ago

How To: Time-Saving Deck Guardrails

No matter how you slice it, installing effective, good-looking guardrails takes time. Cutting, plumbing, shimming, and fastening the numerous individual…

16 years ago