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Category: Custom Deck Construction

July 20, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The best way to hide the end grain of your deck boards

The best way to hide the end grain of your deck boards

I vividly remember the moment I stepped onto my deck after finishing it, only to realize the harsh, unappealing end grain of […]

July 20, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The best way to frame a picture-frame border on a deck

The best way to frame a picture-frame border on a deck

I remember the first time I tried to add a picture-frame border around my deck. I thought it would be a quick […]

July 19, 2026Custom Deck Construction

Why I always use double joists under composite seams

Why I always use double joists under composite seams

Have you ever stepped onto your deck and felt that unsettling squish or heard that faint creak when you walk over a […]

July 19, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to frame a deck around an existing tree

How to frame a deck around an existing tree

I remember standing in my backyard one summer afternoon, eyeing the dormant tree right at the corner where I wanted my new […]

July 19, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The trick to a perfectly level deck on a sloped yard

The trick to a perfectly level deck on a sloped yard

It was a sunlit Saturday when I finally stepped onto my backyard deck, only to find it tilted awkwardly, like a leaning […]

July 19, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The simple drainage trick for dry under-deck storage

The simple drainage trick for dry under-deck storage

I remember the day I finally realized that my beloved deck was turning into a mini water park—right underneath my outdoor storage! […]

July 18, 2026Custom Deck Construction

Why I always use joist tape on every single deck frame

Why I always use joist tape on every single deck frame

It was a scorching summer afternoon when I first realized my deck’s support beams were rotting faster than I had anticipated. A […]

July 18, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Secret to Scribing Deck Boards Against Irregular Stone Siding

The Secret to Scribing Deck Boards Against Irregular Stone Siding

Have you ever stood in front of a stubborn stone wall during a deck project, scratching your head because the boards just […]

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 […]

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