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Laying Out Deck Stair Railings
Establish measurements and reference lines from the bottom up to accurately determine the heights, lengths, and angles of the necessary railing parts.
Building a Pergola: What You’ll Need
Integrated into a deck, a pergola adds character, beauty, and shade.
Multi-Feature Curved Deck: Framing
Careful planning, copious blocking, and a slew of angled cuts are the keys to success when building a radiused deck.
Applying Stain to a New Deck
Learn some tips for thoroughly preparing and neatly applying a finish to a wood deck.
Texas Homestead Revived
Builder/designer Richard Laughlin shores up a sagging 1800s farmhouse and uses salvaged materials to enhance its rustic character.
Deck Framing Materials
Pressure-treated lumber is the popular choice, but steel framing is worth considering.
10 Deck-Building Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed
Consider adding these bonus tools to your tool kit.
Tools for Deck Layout
You can lay out a deck with just a tape measure and string, but a laser level will make the job go quicker.
Podcast 231: Heat Pumps, Old-School Air Barriers, and Rehabbing Cordless Tools
The regular crew hears from listeners about apprentices, subslab ductwork, and the risks of bungee cords before taking questions on cold-climate heat pumps, tying old plaster to new framing, and what to do when cordless power tools lose their punch.
How to Create a Site Plan
A scaled plan should detail all the existing conditions.

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