How-to: Frame a wall

When pros and DIYers ask me how to build a deck, there are lots of things to share, like this video or this one, or…

Thinking about building an obstacle race training wall, spear throw or rig for your next race?  We were lucky and got to design one for…

There’s no telling what Pinterest project is the one that breaks the internet. Mason jars, pallets, ‘reclaimed’ lumber…they’re all popular. I love working wood. I…

When you build a pergola into a deck design, it’s a “gateway to awesome,” adding design and functional features that are endlessly beautiful. How to…

Hi, and welcome to fire pit season. Crackling weather with cool nights perfect for snugging up to the fire. For the fire, you need firewood….

We choose fasteners that are designed for our DIY home improvement projects and job site work. Obvious? Sure. Except, not really. It’s assumed that everyone…

Live from the International Builders’ Show, we’re talking trends from the Spax booth. Join us. It’s not every day we get to find out innovations…

Mark’s go-to fastener from framing to the finer things is Spax screws. Versatile—they can be used in wood, concrete, masonry and more—they also all have the same driver tip. This alone is an enormous time saver.

When school is out you need summer kid activities to keep the kids from morphing into their electronics. Plus you want to get outside and…

A 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….

Make a play set for your kids. What could be more fun? Get a few tools and sketch up the design. Then, start whacking boards…

So I was gonna write something fairly expected about pocket holes…until I found out that pocket-holes were used by the Egyptians!!!! The Pyramid Egyptians. And then…

When we find something that truly amazed and amused us, we have to pass it on. Beyond awesome tools and cool design trends, Mark and…

When we find something that truly amazed and amused us, we have to pass it on. Beyond awesome tools and cool design trends, Mark and…

This 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.