Building a deck

An elevated deck (also called a raised deck) offers a great outdoor extension of your indoor living space. While it's not a job for beginners, adding a deck is a good DIY project with the right planning, skills, and equipment. We'll walk...

A ground-level deck can be built from 2×6 if the span is less than 9’0″ (2.73m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×6 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

Looking for the best plans on how to build a deck step by step with pictures? Just follow these simple steps, just make absolutely sure you . . .

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My easy and budget friendly DIY floating deck that cost less than $500 and was put together during naptime. my frugal lifestyle got me a 12'x22' deck In 48h

Ground-level decks that are floating (not attached to a structure) are easier to build and cost less than standard deck construction. Here’s what you need to know before you begin.

Building a deck on your own will take time and planning, but can save you money in the end. We partnered with Evision Decking to bring you along on our process of building a deck on a budget! We had never built a deck before and decided to research the process and materials to use,

Now that you’ve planned your floating deck and laid out the building area, it’s time to frame the deck. Part two of our How to Build a Floating Deck series shows you how to cut the framing pieces and build the deck frame. Once the frame is complete, you’ll move on to installing the decking.

Deck Plans

TuffBlocks work great over a range of surfaces. Here they're used on gravel and what was originally soil. Crusher dust was used as a base under the TuffBlocks for stability.

A deck in any backyard looks fantastic and gives a great gathering place for your family. Did you know you can build a floating deck without it being attached to a house? Here I will show you how to build a simple detached deck that you can build anywhere. #twofeetfirst

Avoid these common problems, and build a longer-lasting, safer deck.

With 36 free DIY deck plans and design ideas, you can learn how to build a simple deck step-by-step, no matter your budget or skill level.

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For a sturdy, long-lasting deck, size the joists correctly for the anticipated load and space them accordingly.

I have built many decks over the years. Ranging from a couple of hundred bucks to over thirty thousand. I have even seen decks that would compete with your house budget to build. But if you are looking for an economical deck. Something to enhance the backyard, to set a few chairs on without breaking

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DIY special from Ryan - how he build our wood deck and changed our lives forever! If you're thinking about building one, read this!