How to Remove Flaking Deck Stain
Make your deck look like new!
How to Paint and Restore a Deck
Follow these tips and your deck restoration project will be flawless.
How to Build a Wheelchair Ramp: Wooden Ramp Project
These wheelchair ramp plans will help you to build and install a handicap ramp that's safe and efficient.
Easy Deck Inspection and Deck Repair Tips
7 minutes, 7-point inspection and 7 easy repairs.
11 Cool DIY Deck Add-On Ideas
It’s time to turn your blah deck into your summer happy place. These easy add-ons (much cheaper than an entire...
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...
Making Deck Posts
Make square cuts, notches and grooves quickly and accurately
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
Attaching a New Deck to a House: The Correct Method
Build a deck that will last
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...
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....
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...
How to Flash a Deck Ledger Board on Vinyl Siding
Here's the right way to do it
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...
Maintenance-Free Deck Railings
Keep your deck looking new for years without any maintenance
Joist Leveler
When you’re building a deck or other structure solo, it’s pretty hard to level long joists and beams, then hold...
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...
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...
How to Build a Privacy Screen on Your Patio
This wooden privacy screen works as a fence-like barrier between your patio or deck and your neighbors.
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...
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...
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...
How to Replace Deck Boards
Don't build a new deck if all you have to do is replace a few boards.
Build a Circular Retaining Wall and Patio
Hilly, small or ho-hum yard? Modular pavers and blocks let you carve out a unique retreat darn near anywhere!
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...
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.
How to Build a Deck: Prevent Rot at the Patio Door
Plan on building a deck?
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...
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.