In the past, I’ve gone into detail about how to DIY install one of my favorite types of porch decking, Trex. Then, I focused more on how to start the installation. But for this article, I’m going to cover the actual laying of the decking, as well as the process for finishing the Trex off […]
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Imagine yourself sitting in a comfortable rocking chair on the deck of a covered front porch that you built yourself. That’s exactly what I like to do in my spare time, and I can tell you that this DIY project is certainly worth all the time and effort! Building your own covered front porch is
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In the fourth part of my article series on how to build a deck, I’m going to guide you through how to install Trex composite decking (see part 1, 2, and 3). This is the type of decking that I like to use, and I highly recommend it for your DIY house building project, as
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This article is part three of my series on how to build a deck. In this installment, I’m covering how to install the joist hangers and floor joists that will hold up the decking. By this point in your DIY deck build, you should have already installed a ledger board and a beam. If you
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This is the second part in a series of articles where I explain how to build a deck in phases (to read the first part, click here). In this phase, you’ll learn how to install a ledger board, cut posts, and attach a beam where the front of your deck will be. As always, before
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Being able to build an exterior deck to your desired specifications is one of the best parts of constructing a DIY home. Before you take on such a project, however, there are three things you need to know about: how to prepare your site, grade, and dig footings. And you’re in luck because I’m going
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Composite decking is a popular choice for homeowners because it doesn’t require any painting or staining, and it’s low maintenance. Composite deck fasteners are specially designed as clips or screws that are used to attach composite decking to deck joists. They can be hidden or camo fasteners, which means they are hidden under the decking
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