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Category: Custom Deck Construction

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 […]

May 21, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to Stop Your Deck Railings from Rattling in the Wind

How to Stop Your Deck Railings from Rattling in the Wind

Ever been sitting on your deck, enjoying a peaceful evening, when suddenly a gust of wind makes your railing shake loudly, reminding […]

May 20, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to Scribe Deck Boards Around Heavy Landscape Boulders

How to Scribe Deck Boards Around Heavy Landscape Boulders

I vividly remember spending an entire Sunday afternoon wrestling with a stubborn, massive boulder that seemed to mock my every attempt to […]

May 20, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to Add a Swing Set Support to Your Existing Deck Frame

How to Add a Swing Set Support to Your Existing Deck Frame

I remember the day I decided to add a swing set to my existing deck. The excitement was palpable, but that feeling […]

May 20, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Secret to Building a Deck That Lasts Fifty Years

The Secret to Building a Deck That Lasts Fifty Years

It was a warm summer afternoon when I stepped onto what was supposed to be my dream deck. Instead of enjoying the […]

May 20, 2026Custom Deck Construction

How to Frame a Deck for a 400-Gallon Hot Tub

How to Frame a Deck for a 400-Gallon Hot Tub

I’ll never forget the afternoon I decided to install my first hot tub. It was a sunny Saturday, and I was eager […]

May 19, 2026Custom Deck Construction

The Hidden Costs of Building a Multi-Level Deck vs. a Large Flat One

The Hidden Costs of Building a Multi-Level Deck vs. a Large Flat One

It all started one summer afternoon when I stepped onto my newly built multi-level deck. Instead of the smooth, welcoming surface I […]

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