Bit of Advice #1: Build Your DIY Deck Level Decks are built to add living space to a home and every one of them should be built nice and level. For some home sites this is pretty easy, as many ...

A great way to keep a deck square as you build it is to use diagonal bracing made from 5/16-inch x 1-1/2-inch–wide wood lath (a bundle of 50 costs about $32).

You can DIY a deck on a non-flat roof, and it’s not that difficult—but it’s a little more challenging and a lot less safe. You do you, but most folks will be much happier and safer on a flat ...

On May 15, nearly 30 students at Lee University in Virginia were injured when an off-campus house’s deck collapsed. Like most deck disasters, with a little DIY inspection, this one could likely ...

With these DIY deck ideas, you don't need to splash the cash or call in a pro to give your outdoor living space a fresh new look. From bringing in a bold new color to getting creative with ...

Base: We placed 11 concrete deck blocks along the house and into the yard in 12-, 6-, and 3-foot intervals. Frame: Next came the frame, which was a simple rectangular shape, reinforced in the ...

Living contributing host, Tommy Bickham talks to ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about going to Chicago and trying a pizza over the weekend and Jaclyn talks about sealing the deck at her house Join ...

Ideally, the area beneath the proposed deck will be just grass and soil, which is the easiest area to work with as a DIY project, but we would advise removing any grass and weeds from the area ...

LITTLETON — Coloradans love their outdoor living spaces. This summer, a DIY Network show called “Mega Decks” is broadcasting this love to the whole nation. “We’re an outdoor state.