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…
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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 is more than just taking it out. There’s a gaping hole where the door used to exist.
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…
One of the things I love when I build a deck is that I get to combine rough carpentry with trim details. Part 3 in…
Check out Part 2 of the How to Build a Deck video series. The focus: Joists, hardware, and guard posts. You know how a lot…
This building a deck video covers tips and techniques for what I call top-down framing. Hopefully, I cover enough ground to give both pros and…
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 ledger board correctly….