Building A Deck

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…

Expert deck builders show you how to build a deck with composites and other rot-resistant materials for longevity. Your deck will also look…

Make your deck building go faster with these seven clever tips from the pros. It’s tricks like these that allow professional to build a deck…

With proper flashing, a wood deck will last many years; without it, the deck and the ledger it's attached to will quickly rot. Detailed…

Building a deck? Learn tricks for straightening crooked boards; making crisp, straight cuts on the board ends; and avoiding problems like hammer…

Learn the simple deck-building skills of making square cuts, cutting notches and shaping deck posts to make your deck stronger and more…

Dig and pour your deck footings so they extend below the frost line. That way, they won't move, or heave, as the ground freezes and thaws…

If you install them properly, joist hangers will keep your decks and floors strong as wood dries, twists, shrinks and ages. We'll show you a…