How to Properly Support a Hot Tub on an Existing Deck
It was a chilly Saturday afternoon when I finally rolled out my plan to install a hot tub on my aging deck. […]
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How to Bridge the Gap Between Your Siding and Your New Deck
Picture this: You’ve finally installed that stunning new deck you’ve been dreaming about, only to realize there’s an unsightly gap where it […]
The Hidden Bracket That Makes Railing Posts Rock Solid
It was a bright Saturday morning when I finally decided to give my outdoor deck a much-needed upgrade. As I stood there, […]
The Best Way to Transition from Composite to a Concrete Porch
It all started on a warm Saturday morning. I was knee-deep in a pile of composite decking boards, frustrated beyond belief, because […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]