Free DIY Deck Building Ideas from the pages of Popular Mechanics Magazine

 

Here are deck ideas and safety hints that you can use on your new deck.

 

Free DIY Deck Building Help from Popular Mechanics Magazine - Here are ideas and safety hints that can help you with your new deck

 

 

Build A Backyard Pool Deck  It's easy to see why above-ground pools are so popular: They're affordable, quick and easy to install and require minimal maintenance. However, to get the most enjoyment out of your above-ground pool you need a wood deck that surrounds it. Not only will you never again have to climb a pool ladder, but a deck will also create a fun-in-the-sun gathering place for family and friends. It gives you a place to swim, sunbathe, dine at poolside or just visit.
 

DIY Deck Safety Inspection  There are about 40 million wooden decks in the United States, many of them 20 or more years old, according to the North American Deck and Railing Association. While these structures don't collapse every day, when they do, people can be injured or killed. A simple inspection and some corrective carpentry can prevent most of these disasters.

 

How to Build Your Own Deck Stairs in 3 Easy Steps  From a technical standpoint, there s nothing particularly difficult about building stairs for a deck, porch or shed. Anyone with basic carpentry skills can make the cuts and put 'em together. But stairs are arguably the most challenging task DIYers will ever attempt.

 

PopularMechanics.com - Over the years, Popular Mechanics Magazine has featured a variety of backyard building, home improvement and woodwork projects as feature articles. Now, they offer many of the best projects on their website. These in-depth articles are illustrated with plans, photos and detailed isometric views. They follow the building from the planning stage through final finishing. So, they are step-by-step guides that will help you build the perfect project.

 

 

 

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