I'm renovating my deck and was considering replacing the old 19mm Kwila deckboards with 32mm pine deckboards. The only problem with this is it will effect the height of the first step of a set of ...

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

You've removed or covered all the furniture and stashed the grill. But take this step before things freeze and thaw to save ...

Well-designed steps create a great first impression, and when properly built, they will last for years. Popular Mechanics Senior Designer Michael Stillwell and his father Tony Stillwell recently ...

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I have encountered some deck problems recently that I thought I would share with readers. One thing that has really stood out is that the deck should be sitting on footings and not just a concrete pad ...