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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 [...]