Measure an equal distance from each end of the deck, allowing for an overhang (if desired), and snap a chalk line as a guide for the first row of decking. Align the first row with the chalk line and ...

Recently, a deck collapsed near where I live, and people were seriously injured. The report blamed the failure on the use of nails that had corroded and couldn’t hold the weight. Could this be right?

I was blessed by God to learn my craft of building and remodeling in Cincinnati. The first few years of my career had me working on houses that were close to 100 years old. I have no recollection of ...

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered. D.I.Y. Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should ...

Signs Your Deck Has Structural Winter Damage. Winter is rough on things that are typically kept outdoors. Your shed might ...