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 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…
