Dear James: I plan to build a deck against my house on my sloping backyard lot. Part of the deck is going to rest on the ground. Dear Bonnie: With a sloping backyard close to the same height as the ...

In this video, I build a deck frame designed to achieve a floating look, using 2 by 8 and 4 by 4 pressure treated lumber. The deck will be finished with composite decking. #Deck #DIYdeck #Moderndeck ...

There is a misconception regarding ground-level decks that often comes as a surprise to potential deck clients: “The lower the deck, the easier the build.” This is rarely the case. Low-level decks ...

DECKING looks great in almost any garden so here are some tips for laying it down and an easy guide to building benches too. For your decking you must consider whether you want raised or ground level ...

Contrary to common belief, a low or “ground-level” deck can often present bigger and more time-consuming challenges during the framing stage. Unlike the higher elevation deck built with joists that ...

DECKING looks great in almost any garden so here are some tips for laying it down and an easy guide to building benches too. For your decking you must consider whether you want raised or ground level ...