Today’s Tip: Decking

How to cut deck boards.

When installing deck boards, cut the first 3 near the house and the last one, furthest from the house, to the deck’s exact width + 1/8 inch on each side. Run the rest of the boards long. Snap a line between the first and last boards, then cut all the “wild” boards at once for a nice, even cut.

‣ MyFixitUpLife How to cut deck boards.
Once marked, snap a line and cut all boards at once.
‣ MyFixitUpLife Mark deck boards.
Mark first wild deck board before snapping line.
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A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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