Decks

Smart framing eliminates the ledger and adds a shady seatby Michael Ayers

Smart details for ledgers, posts, and joists create a solid, attractive frame that should last as long as the houseby John Spier

With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space belowby Gregory Burr

Often overlooked and often regretted, the critical joint between your house and deck must hold fast and shed waterby Scott Grice

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might thinkby Mike Guertin

by Mike Guertin

by Christopher Norell

by Scott McBride

Techniques for building basic to sophisticated decksby Scott Schuttner

by Frank Lee