How to Brace a Deck from Swaying
Imagine you put weeks of work into building a deck and now it's time to enjoy it. You step on your deck and you just find out it is...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 9, 20225 min read
How to Build a Ground Level Deck
Have you ever wanted to entertain your guests outdoors, to break free from the confines of your drawing or living room and spend time...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 7, 20224 min read
Composite Decking Over Concrete: How to Install and DIY Tips
While a concrete stop can be quite an obstacle when trying to build a deck, it is not impossible to do so. A massive concrete stoop would...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 5, 20224 min read
Deck Joist Waterproof Protection
If you're building a deck, which you want to last a long long time you've probably heard in some shape or form about protecting it from...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 3, 20224 min read
Extending Your Current Deck
A deck is one of the most enjoyable methods to increase the size of your living area. It serves as an extension of your home, allowing...
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Gordon Neustaeter
Jun 1, 20223 min read
Building a Round or Curved Deck
Curved decks are visually appealing and distinctive, but they are also more difficult to build because deck framing materials tend to be...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 30, 20224 min read
How to Design and Build and Above-Ground Pool Deck
Do you feel like there is some empty space on your deck that needs to be filled? Perhaps it's just wanting your deck to serve more...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 28, 20223 min read
Access to Recessed Hot Tub Decks
If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to place a hot tub in the ground rather than on it, the simple answer is "Yes". However,...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 26, 20224 min read
Deck Building Tools: What You'll Need
What tools would you need if you decide to build your own deck? A handyman already has many of the tools needed to build a deck, which is...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 24, 20224 min read
Anatomy of a Deck
There are several components to a deck but it can mainly be subdivided into two different sections, one being a substructure and the...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 22, 20224 min read
Decks vs Patios: Cost, Pros, Cons, & Comparisons
Decks, patios, and other outdoor living areas provide a number of entertainment options. A patio or deck can be used for many purposes,...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 20, 20224 min read
Joist Tape: What is it and Do I Need it?
Adding a deck to your home is not just a matter of adding some outdoor living space. Although its basic function is again to serve as...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 18, 20224 min read
Hanging String Lights on a Deck
String Lights look great when hung for a curtain effect, a few well-placed string lights can provide both practical benefits and style....
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 16, 20224 min read
Deck Railing Designs
Over the last decade, the deck industry has developed a huge variety of attractive rail systems. Your deck rails will be one of the most...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 14, 20223 min read
How to create a Herringbone Decking Pattern
There is more than one way to arrange the decking to create a unique and aesthetic design. After all, your decking is something that...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 12, 20224 min read
Budget Determines Deck Size and Materials
Your construction budget very strongly dictates the size of your deck and materials. The more you can shell out the bigger and more...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 10, 20223 min read
Space Planning
The design of a deck ideally should have the same amount of thought put into it as any other part of your house. Decks do not just have...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 8, 20224 min read
Deck Features
Consider the deck as an empty canvas waiting for it to be painted, a place for you to express yourself on. A place where you can find a...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 6, 20224 min read
Porch Roof Options
Porches and Gazebos are a very welcome addition to your outdoor living. There are indeed a great many ways to come up with great outdoor...
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Gordon Neustaeter
May 4, 20224 min read
Deck Design Styles
When thinking of creative outdoor living ideas you're certainly wondering what kind of deck styles are out there and which will best...
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