Build a deck diy

Building a deck on your own will take time and planning, but can save you money in the end. We partnered with Evision Decking to bring you along on our process of building a deck on a budget! We had never built a deck before and decided to research the process and materials to use,

How to build a raised deck for beginners with no prior experience. Step-by-step guide on how to build a composite deck.

How to build an "instant" floating deck using concrete deck blocks! The deck block pier system takes the hardest part out of building a deck.

Avoid headaches, save time and build a rock-solid deck.

With 36 free DIY deck plans and design ideas, you can learn how to build a simple deck step-by-step, no matter your budget or skill level.

Now that you’ve planned your floating deck and laid out the building area, it’s time to frame the deck. Part two of our How to Build a Floating Deck series shows you how to cut the framing pieces and build the deck frame. Once the frame is complete, you’ll move on to installing the decking.

The smaller the deck joists, the lower the deck can be to the ground. Also, the smaller the joists, the less the deck will cost. Which raises the question, can 2x6 be used for deck joists? Or are 2x6s to small for deck joists? You can use 2x6 as deck joists if the deck is

by Ed Today we've got an overview of how to build a deck for a hot tub in a pretty easy and affordable way. Building a hot tub platform doesn't need to be complicated or

How to plan and lay out a DIY floating deck. Includes my initial plan, accounting for a sloping yard, deck blocks, foundation options, ground contact lumber info, and more.

Adding a deck to the backyard giving a level platform to set up a few chairs to enjoy the sun and maybe grill some burgers seems like a good idea. But what type of deck? Should you dig frost footings, or is a floating deck a good idea? When is it better to build a