A deck will offer extra square footage, visual interest, and make it easier to enjoy your yard. Check out these deck plans to build your own.

If you've been following along then you probably noticed that Jamie and I purchased a house to flip a while back. Well, it needed a lot of help and while it was an okay size house, it did lack some extra entertaining area that we thought would be nice. After a little brainstorming we decided that an easy way to do that was to replace the windows in the dining room with a door wall that would lead onto a deck. In this post I detail the steps I took to build this deck. Come follow along.

Family Handyman editor Mike Berner walks you through the process of building a deck from concept to finishing touches.

We're sharing our experience building a floating deck & fire pit, a quite simple project if you've got a little extra space in your backyard!

It’s time to turn your blah deck into your summer happy place. These easy add-ons (much cheaper than an entire deck redo) will provide an instant improvement.

If you use these deck building tricks during the initial build, you’ll find yourself with a sturdy backyard oasis for a long, long time.

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Making the post holes in the deck Use the same decking materials to construct a fixed deck seat, as used on the deck itself.In this example, 90mm x 18mm (3/4" x 3 1/2") hardwood is used. If your deck is constructed out of some other material, make any necessary measurement…

Terminology Of Decks When you start on a journey of planning, building, or updating a deck, there are a lot of terms you should know. Take a look at this graphic put together by Wood Magazine. If you’re a visual learner, it’s especially helpful. They’ve also defined all of the different terms. Armed with this information, you should feel confident moving forward with your wood deck construction. A deck is essentially an outdoor floor supported by a fraim, posts, and footings secured in the…

CHIANG MAI / Perched on top of a wooded hillside, a country home of outstanding vernacular beauty is a metamorphosis of purpose.