Building a Deck

A step-by-step guide gives you all the secrets for constructing a deck.

Heat Things Up Outside

Thinking of adding a hot tub? Make sure your platform can support the weight.

Build a Deck for a Hot Tub

10 Designer Decks

Decks can be more than natural wood. Get a look at options such as composite and aluminum.

Choose Your Deck Material

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1. Accessories for a Backyard Deck

From canopies that simply just snap into place to gadgets that'll keep you cool in summer and warm in the fall, DIY discusses many acce...
2. Handyman Tool: QuickDriver

Host Paul Ryan demonstrates this week's handyman cool tool tip: a QuickDriver.
3. Waterfall Deck (02:20)

This extreme deck features a pond and a waterfall.
4. How to Build a Composite Wood Deck

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Outdoor structures such as decks built with composite wood will last longer and require less maintenance than ordinary lumber. Plus, it...

Time:
Weekend

Cost:
$1,000 - $2,500

Difficulty:
Moderate to Hard
5. Versatile Cedar Deck (02:32)

This deck combines cedar and mountain stone and features a screened porch.
6. The Vitale Job (20:00)

Homeowners salvage wood from an old deck to build a sturdy and bigger deck.
7. Floating Deck (20:02)

A backyard goes from dead to lively as a floating deck takes center stage.
8. Green Solution: Recycled Plastic Lawn Furniture and Composite Decking

DIY Network's Carter Oosterhouse uses recycled furniture and earth-friendly building materials in a backyard update.
9. The Value of Adding a Back Deck

DIY experts discuss how backyard landscaping not only creates a nice space to relax in; it also adds value to a home.
10. Building Deck Steps (01:02)

Here are the DIY Basics for building deck steps.
11. 12 Amazing Outdoor Kitchens

Get design ideas for your outdoor kitchen from the DIY Network .
12. Creating a Horse Farm Deck (03:15)

A dramatic three-season deck enables the homeowners to enjoy their view.
13. A Porch to be Reckoned With- 2 (05:11)

John and Jimmy Diresta deck the deck with one of a kind porch furniture.
14. Second-Story Glory (02:45)

A two-story addition with a veranda roof deck makes this castle complete.
15. Poolside Patio (20:00)

This backyard's patio get a facelift, and the deck goes cool with a structure.