Top 100 Deck Building Projects

1. 1. Joist Installation (01:33)

   

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. How to Build Custom Deck Railings

   

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   With the deck floor complete, build custom railings. The decks support posts serve as mounts for the new railing system...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

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

   

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

5. 5. Deck Maintenance Primer (00:36)

   

   Keep your deck safe and beautiful with this checklist of maintenance tasks. With an annual inspection and routine care,...

6. 6. How to Build an Extension to Your Deck

   

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   You can enhance your outdoor living space by adding onto an existing deck.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $5,000 - $10,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 7. Deck Bench Seat (02:57)

   

   Step-by-step directions for building a bench seat for a deck.

8. 8. Stairway Stringer Layout (00:58)

   

   Begin work on fabricating the stairway stringers, the boards that support the stairs. Host Jeff Wilson cover the basics ...

9. 9. Strategic Deck Footings (02:14)

   

   Start from the ground up by building a solid deck with the right footings.

10. 10. Efficient Splicing Techniques (00:27)

    

    For the best results, discover splicing tips and techniques to properly install a diagonal pattern deck.

11. 11. Cutting Perfect Stringers (02:12)

    

    Create perfect stairway stringers with this efficient method that uses both a circular saw and jig saw for a clean sharp...

12. 12. How to Build a Flower Box

    

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    The deck is completed with construction of a flower box and applying a fresh coat of deck stain.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. Installing Deck Flashing (01:20)

    

    Before beginning a deck project, Jeff Wilson shows why inexpensive flashing will protect the siding of your home from mo...

14. 14. Selecting the Best Decking (00:25)

    

    Valuable tips and hints for selecting the best decking boards to fit your budget.

15. 15. All About Deck Fasteners (00:50)

    

    For building a great deck, learn everything you need to know about fasteners. Whether you use galvanized, stainless stee...