This somewhat extensive article will give basic instructions on how to build a generic 12x20-foot deck, starting with a very basic foundation of concrete piers with steel reinforcement set in soil, ...

This article will explain how to build an elevated deck with common tools, even if you are on a tight budget. My husband and I built this ourselves—mostly it was him, but I helped. Technically, we are ...

In this project, I show how to build an attached deck step by step - from layout and framing to final finishing. A sturdy, ...