Building a small deck

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

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

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.

Thinking about building a floating deck? It's really easy and something you can definitely do yourself. Chris and I built our 10’ x 12' floating deck in two days a few years ago on a beautiful June weekend. In case you're thinking of building your own floating deck I've put together all the details on

Use our pictorial to show you how to build a deck. See how pros attach the ledger board, install rim boards, piers, posts and decking. Learn the 3-4-5 rule and download our free guide to squaring your deck.

If you've ever thought about turning your cement porch into a wood deck, it's surprisingly easy! Here are some thoughts, tips, & photos from our experience!

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.

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

Building a deck is a great way to extend the outdoor living space of a home or business. Making sure it is solid and structurally sound from the ground up though, is often a matter of 4×4 vs 6×6 deck post