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 MarkWhen fences, decks, and privacy screen posts don’t have a cap, they can absorb water. Here’s how to making a custom post cap from a piece of 1-by or 2-by.
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 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 TheresaWe helped one new homeowner by replacing her backyard deck with a larger wood deck and opening up her view to nature with a sophisticated cable railing system.
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 MarkBuilding a deck? Watch this VIDEO for tips on installing the guard posts quickly and effectively. How to build your own deck: How to Install…
By MarkGuard rails on stairs need to be 36 inches (minimum) above the stair nosing and cut to the same angle of the stair’s rise and…
No matter how you slice it, installing effective, good-looking guardrails takes time. Cutting, plumbing, shimming, and fastening the numerous individual parts is not full-speed, turbo-charged…
