The best Home Tips
Building a deck isn’t often the most complex project in the world. But it’s still not something you want to “wing” – especially when it’s time to set your deck stairs. Sure, lots of people end up setting their deck steps right down on the grass. But that’s a nightmare for a bunch of different […]
Most all deck builders (including first-timers) understand the importance of sloping the deck itself. The last thing you want to worry about is water pooling up on your deck – or running towards your home! But what about your deck stairs? While your deck needs to be sloped (according to code, if not even more […]
Chances are a lot of time and energy went into designing how your deck is going to look. The odds are just as good that very little thought (if any, really) went into where your deck stairs are going to land – and what they are going to land on. A lot of new deck […]
A lot more goes into building safe deck stairs than a lot of people realize. Sure, deck stairs often aren’t all that long. Maybe a couple of feet at most, but every now and again you’ll have a set of deck stairs that make you wonder whether or not they could use a little extra […]
Few things add as much value to a home – monetarily as well as quality-of-life upgrade – as a brand-new deck. But the last thing you want to do is compromise the safety of your home with a new deck that covers other core structural components. That’s a nightmare you run into if your deck […]
Unless you want your brand-new deck sliding off of its foundation you’re going to want to use J bolts to keep things locked in place. But how do you know which size boards best for your deck? The right J bolt anchor size is going to be influenced by the kind of material you’re building […]
Let’s say you’re looking at building your own deck and you’re not a carpenter, nor do you have much in the way of relevant experience in the matter. Since one of the first parts of actual construction is burying your posts, it stands to reason that spacing is your first concern. Spacing between your posts […]
Aluminum deck railings are nothing new, especially when portions of the deck align with the perimeter of a property and one section of aluminum fencing can easily run into more aluminum fencing along the edges of the deck. It’s a pretty design and is primarily seen in black. As such, does it get too hot […]
The idea of 2×10 boards for the deck surface actually seems like a pretty decent one, especially if you have ideas towards a very large deck, covering a good deal of area. But is it a feasible idea and one that you could easily employ without significant drawbacks? Despite how good it may seem in your mind […]
Rules were made to be broken as they say and, when it comes to using outdoor paints or stains inside, it’s really a matter of why you want to do it and what you hope to get out of it. After all, outdoor and indoor stains each have their own specifications which makes them particularly useful for […]
