This is the year of the deck at my home. I've scheduled the time off and I'm ready to build. However, I need your help on several things. How do I connect the deck posts to the deck? How do the posts ...

While well-built decks will last for decades it's a good idea to perform an annual inspection on the whole structure to ensure everything is safe and in top shape for your family and guests. Problems ...

Q. Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a freestanding deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...

Q. I'm building a deck and have discovered that the wooden posts can't rest on the soil. I need deck piers. What are they, and how are they installed? A. There are very few situations in which you can ...

Q: I built a deck on the back of my house last fall but never finished the handrails. This spring I went to put handrails on it but found that the posts were all bent and leaning this way and that. It ...

DEAR TIM: My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to ...

Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you’re going to hire a professional. My guess is you don’t know as much about the process as you should know. Add to the mix the cable TV shows that ...

Lights on deck stairs give subtle illumination and make your deck safer after dark. Who says LED Christmas lights are just ...