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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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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