Bring more entertainment to your backyard by building an outdoor movie theater!
If you haven't got a home theatre system, you've certainly seen or read about them. They are a great way to share family time, but there's an even better alternative...…
Make your own sliding pots and pans rack!
Many of you have liked this style of storage system but not its store-bought price. :( If this is the kind of pots and pans storage idea you're looking for,…
How to Make a Sliding, Wire-Hung Canopy
Have you got an area where you want shade in summer but lots of sun in winter? Or maybe you have an area where you want morning or late afternoon sun…
Lower your energy bill with DIY insulated curtains
Budgeting money seems to get more and more difficult each year for most, if not all of us. We have our daily expenses plus a handful of bills to pay…
Turning steep, difficult terrain into the best spot on the block
Free-standing decks – a great alternative
One of the first considerations an owner-builder needs to make is what type of deck you want to build. Decks come in all shapes and sizes, and functions. Could a…
A good deck can make a house a home...
Finishing your deck – oil or stain?
Now that you’re done constructing your deck the only thing left to do is to add the finishing touches. Both oils and stains have their own distinct advantages. In this…
A wide span, insulated skillion roof
Should you roof your deck?
Last time we talked about deck flooring and balustrades. With the flooring and balustrades in place your deck is ready to use. But one vital question remains – to roof…
Have you considered building your seating along with your deck?
Deck Flooring and balustrades
So far we've covered everything from planning right through to your footings and joists. Today we’ll be tackling a challenge involving two important aspects of deck building. It’s time to…
Your deck will only ever be as good as your foundations
Putting Down your Footings and Joists
In the previous post we discussed deck site preparation. Hopefully you're ready to move forward? Now that your deck site is ready you can begin the construction. The first thing…
A little preparation goes a long way...
Preparing your deck site
In our previous posts you’ve had a crash course on the basic construction processes involved in deck building. Now that you've got the basics down you can begin the construction…