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 […]
Category: Custom Deck Construction
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The hidden cost of building a deck without a permit
It was a warm Saturday afternoon when I stepped outside and immediately regretted it. My neighbor’s new deck looked great—at first glance. […]
The secret to building a deck over a septic tank access
It was a warm Saturday morning when I finally decided to tackle the daunting project of constructing a new deck in my […]