Finally, summer! Time to throw the shoes off and run across the deck in bare feet! It's summertime, and the deck is hot. To hot! After waiting all winter to enjoy your deck, it's hot, too hot. How...

When deciding between treated 5/4 wood or composite decking, there are several things to consider. Characteristics of each decking that makes it advantageous for your deck or not. A quick comparison...

Decks are one of the more budget-friendly ways to add a room to your house. A deck will cost much less than adding a similar size room to your home. For example, the cost of a 12 x12 deck. A 12...

Decks are great for enjoying the outdoors, but snow will be a factor if you live in Canada or northern part of the United States. Every year brings winter and with winter snow. So, whatever deck you...

There are two common footings options for a backyard deck, deck blocks or frost footings, including concrete piles, screw jacks, and many more. The biggest difference between each is from where the...

Finally, the second-best part of building a deck, screwing down the deck boards. Attaching the decking to the joists with face screws but wait! Should face deck screws be flush with the decking or...