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How to Replace a Damaged Deck Board
How to Replace a Damaged Deck Board
Wood decks can weather, crack and splinter. Use these steps to replace a damaged deck board.
Installing a Brick Walkway
Installing a Brick Walkway
House six of the Elmwood project. The brick walkway goes in and the railings are replicated by Forester Moulding.
Installing a Railing on the Hot Tub Deck
Installing a Railing on the Hot Tub Deck
House three of the Elmwood project. Bob Ryley helps install the new railing on the hot tub deck.
Installing Cedar Deck Railings
Installing Cedar Deck Railings
Tim Berky is building the cedar deck railings, first by notching the edge board to receive the posts. Each post sits flush ...
Installing Western Red Cedar Decking
Installing Western Red Cedar Decking
The concrete-block retaining wall for the deck and yard transition is complete. The walls curve as they flow into the yard and ...
Laying Down the Mohogany Deck and Final Tour of Third House
Laying Down the Mohogany Deck and Final Tour of Third House
House three of the Elmwood project. Laying down the mahogany decking and a final look at the project.
Laying Out and Framing the Deck
Laying Out and Framing the Deck
Bob checks in with Ryley as he lays out and begins to frame for the deck. The original deck was removed and new concrete ...
Laying Redwood Decking
Laying Redwood Decking
Bob confers with contractor/carpenter Cortney Lofton as he lays the redwood decking for the back porch. They discuss the nails ...
Low-Maintenance Composite Decking
Low-Maintenance Composite Decking
The composite deck is complete and the rails are being installed at the Mashpee, Massachusetts home site. Bill Naumann of LP ...
Mahogany Deck and Railings
Mahogany Deck and Railings
The Mahogany railings for the elevated rear deck are being constructed, and Bob meets with Kevin Parquette who is doing the ...
MDO Plywood
MDO Plywood
Called MDO, or medium density overlay, it's engineered plywood with a resin treated fiber applied to both faces. This gives an ...
Mitigating Damage from Wind, Rain, and Flood
Mitigating Damage from Wind, Rain, and Flood
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House
Modular Home Front Porch
Modular Home Front Porch
Bob Vila takes a quick look at the sustainable mahogany front porch and deck. The decking, secured by stainless steel ...
Out Building
Out Building
Add value to your house with a new deck, patio, or porch. A simple stone patio or farmer's porch out front create a quiet ...
Outdoor Rooms
Outdoor Rooms
A home’s outdoor space is no longer just a grassy backyard for kids and pets. From luxury pool patios to sprawling gardens to ...
Patio Furniture on the Miami Condo
Patio Furniture on the Miami Condo
The Miami condo is completed with the last touches to the balcony patio. David Southard, the project supervisor, created a ...
Patio Security
Patio Security
There are two primary types of security bars: one for standard doors and one for sliding patio doors. Look for a security bar ...
Planning and Building an Outdoor Deck
Planning and Building an Outdoor Deck
Before building a new deck, consider is size, placement, and how it will affect your house—and your neighbors—before you begin.
Plans for the Multi-Level Backyard Deck
Plans for the Multi-Level Backyard Deck
Bob comes out the back door of the new addition to the back yard that is currently four feet down from the entry. The new deck ...
Playground Construction, Part Two
Playground Construction, Part Two
Bob visits the playground in Columbus, Ohio to check on the construction progress. Bob discusss the materials and techniques ...
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