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Category: Custom Deck Construction

May 28, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Best Way to Frame a Diagonal Decking Pattern

The Best Way to Frame a Diagonal Decking Pattern

I remember the day I spent hours battling a stubborn deck board that refused to align with the rest. Frustrated, I realized […]

May 28, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Best Under-Deck Drainage for Creating a Dry Workspace

The Best Under-Deck Drainage for Creating a Dry Workspace

It was a muggy Saturday afternoon when I finally faced the annoyance that had been lurking under my deck for years—standing water, […]

May 27, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to Frame a Curved Deck Without Breaking the Boards

How to Frame a Curved Deck Without Breaking the Boards

I remember the exact moment I realized my carefully crafted curved deck was slowly falling apart—cracks forming, boards warping, and an unsettling […]

May 26, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to Hide the Ugly Gap Between Your Deck and the House

How to Hide the Ugly Gap Between Your Deck and the House

I remember the first time I noticed the unsightly gap between my deck and my house—it was right after a rainstorm, and […]

May 24, 2026Custom Deck Construction

Why I always double-joist the transition on multi-level decks

Why I always double-joist the transition on multi-level decks

It was a warm Saturday afternoon when I stepped onto my brand-new multi-level deck, only to feel that unmistakable wobbly motion under […]

May 23, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to spot a bad contractor before they touch your yard

How to spot a bad contractor before they touch your yard

I remember the sinking feeling when I first watched my dream deck turn into a nightmare. The contractor arrived with shiny tools […]

May 23, 2026Custom Deck Construction

Why your deck railing feels loose and how to tighten it for good

Why your deck railing feels loose and how to tighten it for good

I remember the day I stepped onto my deck, confident it was a sturdy charmer built for outdoor gatherings. But as I […]

May 23, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to frame a curve in composite decking without breaking boards

How to frame a curve in composite decking without breaking boards

I remember the frustration of working on my first curved outdoor deck. The inevitable splintering, cracking, and the dreaded noise of a […]

May 22, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to hide the gap between your deck and the house siding

How to hide the gap between your deck and the house siding

I remember the moment I finally decided to tackle that pesky gap between my deck and house siding. I was grilling with […]

May 21, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The drainage trick for decks over a walk-out basement

The drainage trick for decks over a walk-out basement

I remember the first summer after I built my ideal outdoor deck over a walk-out basement. Everything was perfect—until a heavy rainstorm […]

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