Project Planning
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Making An Artificial Deck Look Natural
Does low maintenance decking look too much like plastic for your taste? Real wood is difficult to imitate, but artificial decking is hard to beat in its longevity. Getting the...
Making An Artificial Deck Look Natural
Does low maintenance decking look too much like plastic for your taste? Real wood is difficult to imitate, but artificial decking is hard to beat in its longevity. Getting the...
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Integrating an "Outdoor Kitchen" into Your Deck...
Adding an outdoor kitchen to your deck can transform your backyard into a hub for cooking, entertaining, and relaxation. For homeowners building their own deck, integrating an outdoor kitchen is...
Integrating an "Outdoor Kitchen" into Your Deck...
Adding an outdoor kitchen to your deck can transform your backyard into a hub for cooking, entertaining, and relaxation. For homeowners building their own deck, integrating an outdoor kitchen is...
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Replacing Your Railing (or adding on to it)
Having a good solid railing is what makes a deck safe and determines how obstructed your view is. It's good to choose a railing that fits your previous rail style,...
Replacing Your Railing (or adding on to it)
Having a good solid railing is what makes a deck safe and determines how obstructed your view is. It's good to choose a railing that fits your previous rail style,...
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Easily Add Lighting to a Deck
Deck lighting can be decorative, functional, and easy. With the right lights, you can make your lighting setup something you can configure in a day or two, and won't need...
Easily Add Lighting to a Deck
Deck lighting can be decorative, functional, and easy. With the right lights, you can make your lighting setup something you can configure in a day or two, and won't need...
Understanding Deck Materials and Styles
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Types of Fascia Screws
Fascia or riser are usually fastened with a different type of screw that's often shorter than what's used for decking, because of the board profile and orientation. Since fascia is...
Types of Fascia Screws
Fascia or riser are usually fastened with a different type of screw that's often shorter than what's used for decking, because of the board profile and orientation. Since fascia is...
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Types of Decking Screws
Using the old-fashioned method of screwing through a deck board into the deck frame is the most secure way to fasten a piece of decking. But if you're using anything...
Types of Decking Screws
Using the old-fashioned method of screwing through a deck board into the deck frame is the most secure way to fasten a piece of decking. But if you're using anything...
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Wood, Composite, or Metal Deck Framing?
Deck framing is the skeleton of your deck, and it's important to choose what's best for you, especially when installing thousands of dollars of decking and railing on it. It's likely...
Wood, Composite, or Metal Deck Framing?
Deck framing is the skeleton of your deck, and it's important to choose what's best for you, especially when installing thousands of dollars of decking and railing on it. It's likely...
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What makes deck boards get hot?
Deck boards come in all sorts of profiles, colors, textures, and materials. Dark colors tend to get hotter faster than others. Different board profiles tend to cool faster than others. ...
What makes deck boards get hot?
Deck boards come in all sorts of profiles, colors, textures, and materials. Dark colors tend to get hotter faster than others. Different board profiles tend to cool faster than others. ...
Deck Building How-Tos
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Correctly Securing A Rim To Joist Ends
Decks that utilize a dropped beam need a rim that is attached solidly to the cantilevered joist ends. It's sometimes only secured with nails, which is a sure way to...
Correctly Securing A Rim To Joist Ends
Decks that utilize a dropped beam need a rim that is attached solidly to the cantilevered joist ends. It's sometimes only secured with nails, which is a sure way to...
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Assembling Multi-Ply Beams
If you're not using an extra-wide engineered beam, chances are that you have multiple layers of framing on your beam. Why should I bother with nailing or screwing the...
Assembling Multi-Ply Beams
If you're not using an extra-wide engineered beam, chances are that you have multiple layers of framing on your beam. Why should I bother with nailing or screwing the...
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Curved Deck Boards
How can I get curved boards on my deck? Can I curve my own deck boards? Is it worth it? Read more about what it takes to make and install...
Curved Deck Boards
How can I get curved boards on my deck? Can I curve my own deck boards? Is it worth it? Read more about what it takes to make and install...
