Top 100 Deck Building Projects

1. 1. Know Your Deck Terminology

   The experts at DIY Network give a primer on terminology needed when planning and building a deck.

2. 2. Installing a Rail Cap (00:23)

   

   Give the rail sections a nice finished look by installing a rail cap.

3. 3. Top Tools for Building Decks (02:23)

   

   Get the lowdown on the must-have tools for building a deck.

4. 4. How to Build a Shade Canopy Frame To A Deck

   

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   Step-by-step instructions for building a shade canopy frame structure for your deck.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 5. Hints for Spacing Deck Joists (01:36)

   

   Discover timesaving tips and shortcuts for spacing the joists.

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

   

   Do a little homework and design a deck that fits your family's needs.

7. 7. The Horse Farm Deck (20:02)

   

   Paul and his crew are on hand to build a massive elevated deck.

8. 8. Episode 6 Deck Time Lapse (00:37)

   

   Watch the Decked Out deck in episode 6 being built in 37 seconds.

9. 9. How to Install Stair Stringers (01:14)

   

   Jeff Wilson explains what you need to know about installing stringers.

10. 10. Building a Deck With Levels (03:35)

    

    Multiple levels create the feeling of separate rooms in this large deck.

11. 11. The Deck with Curves (20:01)

    

    Paul and company build an amazing deck that actually curves.

12. 12. Composite Decking (02:05)

    

    Indoors Out uses composite decking for a sturdy, low-maintenance deck.

13. 13. Episode 7 Deck Time Lapse (00:36)

    

    Watch the Decked Out deck in episode 7 being built in 36 seconds.

14. 14. Building a Stairway Landing (01:14)

    

    Build the landing for the stairs with these in-depth instructions.

15. 15. How to Build Seating, Shade and Lighting Into Your Deck

    

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    This multi-step project will spiff-up your deck with the addition of a shade canopy, a built-in bench and inset lighting.

    Time:

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

    Hard