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Installing a Cable-Rail System
Cables and intermediate aluminum pickets create a taut, clean-looking railing.
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.
Installing an Aluminum Railing
This prefab metal railing is a snap to install...and to maintain.
Benches and Planters
Built-in seating and simple wooden planting boxes are appealing additions to any deck.
Building a Privacy Screen
A lattice screen topped by a pergola provides the triple benefit of privacy, shade, and wind protection.
Building a Pergola: What You’ll Need
Integrated into a deck, a pergola adds character, beauty, and shade.
Building a Pergola: Prepare and Install the Posts
Notch, bolt, and brace...and then fill in the post holes.
Building a Pergola: Install the Beams
Dress up your beam ends with a graceful, decorative curve.
Building a Pergola: Install the Joists and Cut Off the Posts
Notch the joists to fit over the beams.
A Complete Guide to Building Your Own Deck
From Footings to Finish

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