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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…
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….
Here’s how I frame a wall, and make the process fast, accurate, and fun. There are some tips that I think are useful for…
Removing a dog door leaves a gaping hole. You’ll need a dog door cover. Here’s how to remove and how to permanently seal a dog door hole.
When you build a pergola into a deck design, it’s a “gateway to awesome,” adding design and functional features that are endlessly beautiful. A deck…
How 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.
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.
Here’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.
Building a deck? Watch this VIDEO for tips on installing the guard posts quickly and effectively. Layout. Guard posts may not be installed more than…
One of the most important connections when you build a deck is the ledger board. Check out the steps to install a deck ledger board correctly.
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…
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.
