What is skirting on a deck? Deck skirting is material covering the ugly substructure and ground below a deck. Most decks less than four feet from the ground will look better with skirting...

People's first thoughts about a deck’s’ privacy or wind wall primarily are about increasing your comfort on your deck. Increasing comfort either through increase intimacy or sheltering from the...

I love building ground level decks. You can work directly off the ground, no climbing up and down ladders. They are less expensive as they do not require a railing. As a bridge between your yard and...

I love building decks, but why add one to your house. Here are a few reasons I thought of. There are many reasons to add a deck to your home. The biggest one is to enjoy the outdoors. A deck gets...

One of the “E’s” of E3 is Economical, so the question is put forth. What is the most cost-effective deck size? What size of deck gives you the most bang for the buck? The quick answer is The...

I have built many decks low to the ground, two feet or less. Inevitable, the question is always raised, about skirting. How can we close in the underside of the deck, beautifying the deck while...