Greater control:When you build your own deck, you get to make decisions you would otherwise have very little control over. You can pick the types of screws you use to secure the decking. You can customize the deck’s positioning and layout to fit your vision for the project. With your p...
We removed the railing from the raised deck, cleaned it up, and added a solid deck stain (that looks like paint but should hold up so much better!). Then we added a pergola to the existing deck to add shade. Can you put a pergola on a raised deck? Yes! We are living proof...
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Your deck will need concrete piers or footings placed into the ground to be adequately supported. Mark where your footings will be located. Use an auger to dig holes. You could dig them with other devices as well, but the auger will make the job much simpler. Step 6 - Place Tubes Place...
Level Foundation: Build your catio on a flat, level foundation to insure a successful project. Uneven ground can be leveled or you can build your catio on a patio or deck. Above-ground window box catios can be supported by angle braces that attach to the house. ...
Remove any patio furniture from the deck and surrounding areas. Prewet deck with water. Mix the stripper, if needed, in a bucket and transfer it to the pump sprayer if applicable. Apply the stripper to all flooring first. If a large deck, break it up into sections. ...
Building a Balcony Deck Written By:Decks Team Published on December 31, 2010 Constructing a balcony-style deck is generally only feasible during the original construction of a home. The floor joists inside the home are extended outside, beyond the walls of the house, to support the deck floor...
immaculate design on your part. Given the wide range of options each part of the deck has today, we’re going to walk you through the 6 principles of deck plan, how to build a deck, bring the desired look and feel to it, and create an ‘aahaa’ moment for the residents of the ...
We got the post bases in, and the next thing we have to figure out is the height of the posts. I made a story pole that references all the important points on the whole deck in vertical planes: patio, finished top of the frame for the first step, top of the frame for the second...
Step 3 - DECIDE WHAT TO GROWCool season crops including lettuce, spinach and peas can be started in mid-spring. Designers: Craig Quirk and Larry Neill. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.Grow what you like: Make a list of vegetables that you like to eat. Consider how much you will actually ...