Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Anchoring Your Deck the Right Way
Updated on May 13th, 2022
Successful building is rarely as simple as it looks at first glance, and fastening a deck to your house is one of those...Continue Reading
Fencing
Wood, Metal, or Vinyl: What Material Is Best for Your Fence?
Published on April 28th, 2022
Building a fence may not sound like a complicated job, but just like any construction project, there are many...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
I’m building a cottage deck on bedrock. What are m...
Updated on April 23rd, 2022
Back in 2012 I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock He asked in...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading
Article
OUTDOOR WOODWORKING TIPS: Real-World Tricks for Working ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 26Sep2020 + video below: There are tricks that make a big difference to the visual success of outdoor...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOW TO BUILD A DECK: Avoid the #1 Deck Construction Mistake
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What should I do about a deck that’s bolted to my house without provisions waterproofing The edge of the floor...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
DECK FINISHING CONFUSION: “What Should I Do About ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Making Sense of Deck Finishes Q: What should I do about conflicting advice I’m getting about deck finishing I just...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
3 Deck Staining Tips from My eCourse “Love Your De...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Your deck is a major investment and the finish you apply is supposed to protect that investment and keep it looking...Continue Reading
Article
DECK STAIN: 5 Essentials for Staining Your Deck So It Lo...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you're looking to apply deck stain to a new deck or you want to refinish an old deck so the results last, you've...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
VIDEO FEATURE: Double Life of Wooden Deck Plans
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Naturally, if you're building from deck plans, you want that new deck to last as long as possible before rot sets in...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
VIDEO FEATURE: How to Properly Build a Deck on Brick Veneer
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Do you have a brick veneer house with plans to build a deck Brick veneer is a single layer of brick that's built over a...Continue Reading
Article
VIDEO FEATURE: Improve Your Deck Plans
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Most new deck plans look pretty good on paper at first, but the real test of a deck is how well is lasts after it's...Continue Reading