By MarkStain a pressure treated wood deck to protect the wood and amp-up the aesthetics. Here’s how to stain a deck using Cabot’s Solid Color Acrylic Stain + Sealer.
By MarkWe posted a short video of the curved deck railing top cap detail on social media, and got a blow-up. So here’s why a curved top cap works and how we made it.
By MarkWe’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 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 MarkPost 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 TheresaAs 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 TheresaHave an old deck? Now there’s a way for homeowners to retreat their deck posts with Post Proservative from Post-Protector.
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 MarkBuilding a DIY dog gate is a project that most skilled DIYers can do. Among deck gate ideas, this is a simple solution to needing a deck gate for dogs.
By MarkHow 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 MarkThis 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 MarkHere’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.
