A practical look at building a solid deck foundation, with focus on the process, tools, and careful construction work that supports the project. What details matter most when starting a deck build?

There are so many uses for concrete blocks but until you need them, it'd be nice if they could be out of the way and out of sight. This deck DIY is a solution.

Most decks are typically built with cement footings buried into the ground, but an alternative and easier system is a ground-level pier deck that is designed for do-it-yourselfers. It uses solid ...

Q: Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. 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 ...

Q: I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that is fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...

Deck stairs look simple until you cut your first stringer wrong. I have done that, and one bad cut can waste a whole board. Building deck stairs is one of the most useful DIY projects you can take on.

Q. I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that’s fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...