If you choose the composite decking material, you can use the hidden fasteners and add a step to the floating deck. This may still take a couple of hours to complete. Most decks are attached to the house, but floating decks don’t need to be. Sometimes you can set up a deck chair a...
The first step is to determine the height of the deck by measuring the distance between your established grade line and the house floor at the doorway. Allow a 2- to 4-inch step-down from the house floor to the deck so water won’t flow into the building. Next, drive a stake to in...
According to an old saying, every man must build a house, plant a tree and raise a son…. and build a deck 😉 I’ve planted a lot of trees, I have a son,I built a shed(it can count as a house), now it’s time to learn how to build a deck. I didn’t just want any ...
I don’t cut stair stringers every day. Most of the time, I go years between stair jobs when I either have to cut them to help a neighbor or on some volunteer job. That’s why I’ve come to rely on a variety of hacks that help me get my head into the job. ...
Building a deck can add to the monetary value of your home as well as to your enjoyment of it, whether you host parties or sample the beauty of nature from it. Building your deck requires work and planning, but a properly planned and built...