Laying decking

So, you’ve made it through the hard part of deck building: installing the footings and constructing the framework. To make sure your deck stands for many years as a testament to your carpentry skills, you

How to plan and lay out a DIY floating deck. Includes my initial plan, accounting for a sloping yard, deck blocks, foundation options, ground contact lumber info, and more.

Disposable plates, cups, towels and bags, there are too many things that just don't last in our lives. Decks should not be one of them, especially with all the work and money required to build a deck. You want a deck and decking that will last. What is the longest-lasting decking material out there? The

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

How to build a raised deck for beginners with no prior experience. Step-by-step guide on how to build a composite deck.

Don't lift a finger without our time-tested guidance on making all the right choices for this popular outdoor project

If you're thinking of building your own floating deck I've put together a step by step tutorial on how we built ours in one weekend.

Trex Protect is a butyl-based deck flashing tape that protects the joists, beams, and rim joists from moisture that can lead to wood decay.

Sharing my tips on how to handle deck repair and adding some deck improvements to create a small space deck oasis over the long weekend.