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Category: Custom Deck Construction

July 17, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Best Way to Hide Ugly Deck Posts Without Bulky Wraps

The Best Way to Hide Ugly Deck Posts Without Bulky Wraps

I remember the first time I stepped onto my newly built deck, only to be greeted by the sight of those unsightly […]

July 17, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Best Way to Frame Around a Tree for a Deck Addition

The Best Way to Frame Around a Tree for a Deck Addition

The first time I tried to add a deck extension around a mature tree, I ended up with a crooked frame and […]

July 12, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Best Deck Board Direction for Making Small Spaces Look Huge

The Best Deck Board Direction for Making Small Spaces Look Huge

I remember the first time I tried to design a deck for a tight backyard. I was so eager to maximize every […]

July 12, 2026Custom Deck Construction

Why I Always Use Hidden Fasteners on Modern Deck Designs

Why I Always Use Hidden Fasteners on Modern Deck Designs

I remember the first time I built a deck using traditional face-screwed boards. From the ground, it looked decent, but once I […]

July 12, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Drill Bit Trick for Perfectly Spaced Deck Boards Every Time

The Drill Bit Trick for Perfectly Spaced Deck Boards Every Time

It was a sunny Saturday morning when I finally decided to build that deck I’d been dreaming about for years. As I […]

July 11, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Joist Spacing Truth: Why 16 Inches is Often Too Much

The Joist Spacing Truth: Why 16 Inches is Often Too Much

I still remember the day I made a common mistake that cost me dearly during a backyard deck project. I was trying […]

July 9, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The best way to fasten a deck ledger to a brick house

The best way to fasten a deck ledger to a brick house

I remember feeling a pang of frustration the first time I tried to fasten a deck ledger to my brick house. The […]

July 9, 2026Custom Deck Construction

Why I prefer side-mount railing posts for narrow balconies

Why I prefer side-mount railing posts for narrow balconies

It was a warm Saturday afternoon when I finally looked up from my phone and realized something was off with my balcony […]

July 9, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to build a deck that doesn’t block your basement windows

How to build a deck that doesn't block your basement windows

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon when I finally decided to tackle building my backyard deck. I had this grand vision of […]

July 8, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The deck railing height that actually keeps your view clear

The deck railing height that actually keeps your view clear

I remember the moment clearly. I was lounging on my deck, trying to unwind with a good book, when I caught myself […]

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