Top 100 Deck Building Projects

1. 1. Easy Tips for Cutting Boards (01:19)

   

   Try this simple method for making nice even cuts, for decking boards and railings. By using a speed square, make super s...

2. 2. Design Your Dream Deck (02:01)

   

   This guide will give you all the information you need to design just the right deck for your family's needs. (Generic) (...

3. 3. Precise Deck Board Spacing (01:21)

   

   Find out how to space the deck boards properly for optimal drainage.

4. 4. Design Your Dream Deck (02:01)

   

   This guide will give you all the information you need to design just the right deck for your family's needs. (Sponsored ...

5. 5. Notching Support Posts (01:54)

   

   By using power towels, notching the support posts is a fast process. After initially cutting with a circular saw, comple...

6. 6. Blog Cabin Deck (01:00)

   

7. 7. Deck Finishing Tips (01:16)

   

   Save time and get fantastic results with these tips for trimming the deck boards. Watch as Jim Wilson shows how to get a...

8. 8. How to Install Post Anchors (01:48)

   

   Learn a simple method for installing post anchors when building a deck. Find out more about how to accurately mark and s...

9. 9. How to Build a Backyard Deck

   

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   Building a deck can be a pricey option that requires careful planning, special tools and a lot of material.

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10. 10. Deck Canopy Tips (02:44)

    

    Weekend Handyman tips and directions for building an over-deck canopy.

11. 11. Tips for Cutting Deck Boards (01:30)

    

    Cut decking boards like a pro with these tips from host Jeff Wilson. Discover a very simple system for measuring and hel...

12. 12. Getting Started on a Deck

    

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    From the plan drawings to the joists, what you do at the beginning when building a deck can make a difference in both th...

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    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

13. 13. Diagonal Decking Design (00:39)

    

    Design a deck with diagonal decking with tips from host Jeff Wilson. Before installing this pattern, find out how to pro...

14. 14. Best Deck Materials (01:36)

    

    Learn about the variety of deck materials on the market today.

15. 15. Cutting Joists with Accuracy (01:04)

    

    Take a lesson in cutting joists, quickly and accurately. Get professional tips on cutting boards to a perfect length and...