How to build a small deck

Have you wondered how to build a freestanding deck? It's easier than you think! This article shares step by step process with lots of photos.

My easy and budget friendly DIY floating deck that cost less than $500 and was put together during naptime. my frugal lifestyle got me a 12'x22' deck In 48h

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.

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.

Every homeowner dreams of transforming their yard into the perfect outdoor oasis, and building a deck is atop item on that list. To many, this seems like a complicated project, and rightfully so, but a ground level deck eliminates some of the hard work since you don't need stairs or safety railings. So how exactly

The latest building codes require decks supported by a house to be built with a “positive attachment” to resist lateral loads

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

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

This is a guide to building a DIY backyard deck. Learn how to make your own backyard deck for summertime grilling, with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.

I have built many decks over the years. Ranging from a couple of hundred bucks to over thirty thousand. I have even seen decks that would compete with your house budget to build. But if you are looking for an economical deck. Something to enhance the backyard, to set a few chairs on without breaking