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If my deck beam is a double 2-by-10 or a double 2-by-12, I prefer to make a notch in a 6-by-6 post. This notched cut allows the beam to sit on a shelf I’ve cut into the wood post.

Don’t let your concrete steps prevent you from adding a front deck. If your steps have a solid foundation and aren’t crumbling, you can actually build your deck right over it.

The next most popular wood-decking options are redwood and Western red cedar. Both of these western softwoods are prized for their rich color, natural beauty, and because they’re not pumped full ...

Is Trex composite decking a better choice than real wood decking? A Consumer Reports expert dealt with material shortages and higher prices as he searched for the best decking material.

So far your new house consists of a foundation with sills bolted to it and one girder, sometimes more, running down the middle. The next step is the joists, which form a grid that supports the whol… ...