My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to know ...
DEAR TIM: My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to ...
Q. I'm building a deck and have discovered that the wooden posts can't rest on the soil. I need deck piers. What are they, and how are they installed? A. There are very few situations in which you can ...
Q. Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a freestanding deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...
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Should You Repair Your Deck This Fall or Wait Until Spring? Contractors Share How to Save the Most Money
Key Points Fall repairs prepare your deck for immediate spring use.Repairing in fall lets you tackle repairs before harsh ...
Q: I built a deck on the back of my house last fall but never finished the handrails. This spring I went to put handrails on it but found that the posts were all bent and leaning this way and that. It ...
Q: I’m going to build a free-standing deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to connect the deck posts to the concrete piers. What ...
Q: Tim, can you explain why I need concrete deck piers under the wood support posts that hold up my deck? I saw an older deck where the posts just rested on precast concrete steppingstones. The deck ...
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