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DIY Build a Freestanding Deck

By Matt Weber Build a Freestanding Cantilevered Deck Supported by Parallel Beams. Around Alabama, where EHT is headquartered, ...
Q: My fall project is to demolish and rebuild my wood deck. The old deck was more than 20 years old and an inspector friend said he thought it wasn't safe. He told me some decks have collapsed and ...
In backyards all across America, the summer landscape is once again blooming with above-ground swimming pools. According to the National Spa and Pool Institute, there are about 3.5 million of these ...
Plan on building a deck? Reduce the chance of water infiltration—install the decking a few inches below patio and entry door thresholds. It’s true that decking installed at the same level as the ...
Is a deck in your future? You might want to build one to create a delightful outdoor living space. But have you considered the safety risks? You may visit a friend’s home and step out onto their deck.