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Right-Sizing Deck Beams

Mike Guertin breaks down how to read the new code tables and adjustments for... More

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Replacing a Balcony Floor

Manny Silva breaks down how he solved a leaky problem. More

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The Seven-Level Deck

How Washington deck builder Kim Katwijk solved a tricky sloped lakefront building... More

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Streamlining Your Deck Business

How to perfect the art of repeatable processes to eliminate errors and boost profits More

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Quicker Stair Stringer Support

Pylex screw piles can be installed by hand, and might let you skip the concrete. More

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The Transformative Power of a Front Porch

Intended to make the front entry more functional, this porch also gave a... More

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Right-Sizing Deck Joists

Mike Guertin deciphers the ‘Maximum Deck Joist Span’ table in the 2021 IRC. More

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New Code for Deck Support Posts Below Grade

Glenn Mathewson digs into the new code requirements for installing concrete... More

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Installing a Steel Pergola

Framed with structural steel and assembled like a giant erector set on massive... More

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Building a Rock-Solid Outdoor Kitchen

Manufactured stone veneer over wood framing gives this elevated deck's cabinetry... More

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