Decking

Building a deck is one of the most popular outdoor DIY projects attempted. But it's also one of the easiest projects to screw up when installing deck boards crown up or down. The main thing

Looking to build your own deck or make a DIY deck? You're in luck. Here is a Free 12 foot by 16 foot deck plan blueprint with PDF download. This solid deck is an elevated deck design with stairs. You can use this to create a patio and any other outdoor living area.

Every homeowner dreams of transforming their yard into the perfect outdoor oasis, and building a deck is atop item on that list.

You’ve postponed your weekend plans to square your deck, but as the week dwindles, reality hits. You’re unsure where to begin, what numbers to crunch, and why a square deck is important.The good news is that squaring a deck isn’t as overwhelming as...

Fine Homebuilding reader Grant from Ottawa shares an expert tip on how to make your own deck-board spacer out of a speed square.

Learn proper tips for deck joist spacing & blocking with step-by-step instructions, which tools to use, & fixes for common joist problems.

If you’re using deck blocks then an important first step when creating your list of materials is to work out exactly how many you need for your project. Before we delve into any specifics, let’s first cover the main factors that affect our calculations: What are the dimensions of your project? What size lumber are you using? What are your joist centres? Which direction are your cross joists? Is your project raised or is it a ground level deck? 1. The dimensions of your project This one is...

Build a Floating Deck: Here is how I built a deck in my backyard. It's a "floating deck," which means it simply rests on blocks at ground level, and is not anchored deeply in the ground. This type of deck can only be made in areas that do not have a deep winter frost. In…

Leaning against a deck railing exerts a large force at the bottom of the railing posts. To build a safe railing, follow these guidelines based on the latest building codes and best building practices.

Deck footings