Most deck joists are wood. Fungi and water increase rotting, so the question is, how much clearance should you have between the ground and the deck joist? What is the minimum deck joist ground...

Grilling on a deck is a wonderful way to bring your grill close to your house while making it easier to use with your barbeque, just being a few steps out on your deck. But wait! Did you spend...

You’ve decided to increase your living space with an outdoor deck. Now what? What other decisions need to be made to design and build a beautiful and durable deck. First, you need to select your...

Deck footings are the most important part of a deck, for they support the entire deck. If a joist fails, its bad but can be repaired. A deck footing failing, and your entire deck will need to be...

Plants bring life, increasing deck enjoyment during the summer. Either built-in planters, planter pots, or hanging all are great on your deck. Plants need water to live, but to much water will kill...

The very thing that makes plants thrive will rot and destroy wood planters. To stop wood planters from rotting, you must stop water and fungi from contacting the wood. There are many ways to stop...