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A deck is the perfect way to extend your living area to the outdoors and improve the value of your home. Find out how you can build your own deck that you will enjoy for years to come. Step 1: [...]

Curved decks are interesting and unique but somewhat difficult to build because deck framing materials are straight and rigid. It is always best to start with a good plan. Curved decks are easier [...]

Building your own deck is a great way of transforming an outdoor area into a space perfect for entertaining. Believe it or not, it is not as hard as it seems – you can even do it yourself. [...]

Building a deck is the ultimate backyard DIY project. It takes some work, but this series of articles and videos shows you step-by-step instructions for each phase. The first step is to create a [...]

A veteran pro tells you his favorite deck building tips that speed up the job, increase deck durability and improve quality. The result is a better deck, less hassle and fewer problems. If [...]

Prepare for the Project Always check with local authorities about permits and regulations. Your homeowners association may have requirements about changes to the outside of your home, so make [...]

Avoid these common problems, and build a longer-lasting, safer deck. The process of building decks is not nearly the same today as it was a decade or more ago. While the outdoor environment and [...]

If you want to know how to build a deck that’ll give you years of satisfaction, starts with prep and planning. Building a deck is an excellent project for a DIY enthusiast: there’s lots of sawing [...]

Deck building topics: Meeting setbacks and getting permits in Canada Creating a solid base structure: cement pillars (Sonotubes), screw piles, floating deck blocks Wood selection – pressure [...]