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Best Composite Decking Materials & Options
Low maintenance composite decking materials are a great option when thinking long-term. Discover the best composite decking material options for your home.
Building a Round or Curved Deck
Explore the endless design possibilities of building a round or curved deck. This guide covers all essential aspects, including substructure design, material choices, installation timeframes, and c...
How to Build a Wheelchair-Compliant Deck Ramp
Learn how to build an ADA-accessible wheelchair ramp onto your deck to meet building codes. Ramps must have a 1:12 slope.
How to Build a Porch: Steps for Building a Front Porch Deck
Building a porch can be challenging, but allows you to enjoy your outdoor space year round.Learn the basics about building a porch roof over a deck at Decks.com.
How to Stain a Wood Deck
Staining your deck, porch or patio can help maintain the longevity of its appearance. Learn how to stain your deck with these easy to follow steps at Decks.com.
What Size Deck Should I Have?
Whether remodeling an existing deck or adding a new one to your home, size is one of the most important design elements to consider.
How to Build Deck Stairs & Steps
Stairs can be one of the most challenging aspects of building a deck. Find out how to build deck steps and watch our step-by-step DIY video.
How to Build a Patio With Stone or Brick Pavers
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Planning and installing a DIY brick or stone paver patio is a big project. Learn how to build a paver patio from start to finish here.
How to Build a Freestanding Deck
You may need to build a freestanding deck if you can't attach a ledger board to the house. Learn how to build a self-supporting deck.
Building a Multi-Level Deck
Multi-level decks are very popular. Learn how to build a deck that steps up or down using shared posts and footing connections.
