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12 Ideas for Lighting Up Your Deck
When night falls, you'll need these deck lighting ideas to help create a great space to hang out and enjoy...
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7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
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Attaching a New Deck to a House: The Correct Method
Build a deck that will last
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12 Things You Should Never Do to Your Deck
A backyard deck is a wonderful place to relax or entertain. Make sure you take care of it the right...
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How to Prep an Older Deck for Re-Staining
Preparing a deck to accept new stain isn’t difficult because the liquid strippers and cleaners do most of the work....
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The Right (and Wrong) Way to Splice Beams
There’s no sense installing a beam that’s not supported by a post. But that’s what this deck builder did. Maybe...
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How to Flash a Deck Ledger Board on Vinyl Siding
Here's the right way to do it
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7 Things You Should Do When Building Your Deck
Want to avoid deck decay and enjoy your outdoor space for the rest of your days? If you use these...
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Joist Leveler
When you’re building a deck or other structure solo, it’s pretty hard to level long joists and beams, then hold...
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What is Paver Base and Should You Use It
When you look out over your patio, what you see (hopefully) are nice solid patio stones or pavers laid in...
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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Planting a Tree
Reap rewards from your investment of time and money by planting a tree correctly. Avoid these costly mistakes—all of which...
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How To Build a Privacy Patio Screen
Turn your outdoor patio into a secluded, yet comfortably airy relaxation space with an easy-to-build patio screen. Our experts show...
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14 Awesome Plans for DIY Patio Furniture
Upgrade your patio with DIY furniture. It may seem daunting to try to build your own furniture but we'll show...
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10 Stone Patio Ideas
Patios are made for relaxing. Trying to find the perfect look for your patio shouldn't be stressful. Here are ten...
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15 Modern Deck Building Tips and Shortcuts
There are lots of new decking products on the market, and deck-building methods continue to evolve and improve. Here...
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How to Replace Deck Boards
Don't build a new deck if all you have to do is replace a few boards.
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12 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Any Budget
Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...
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Five Solutions for a shabby deck
To revive a shabby deck, there are five main directions you can go, and we'll guide you through them all.
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How to Build a Deck: Prevent Rot at the Patio Door
Plan on building a deck?
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10 Tips on How To Protect Outdoor Furniture
Learn how to protect your outdoor furniture so you can enjoy it for multiple seasons. We talked to the experts...
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Best Outdoor Weatherproof TV for Al Fresco Entertainment
Find the best outdoor TV for al fresco entertaining to watch sports, host movie nights or binge a favorite show
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6 Best Outdoor Shades for Cool Comfort and Privacy
Keep your outdoor living space comfortable with the best shades on the market!
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How To Plan and Build a Deck
Family Handyman editor Mike Berner walks you through the process of building a deck from concept to finishing touches.