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 ...

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. 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 ...

DEAR TIM: 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 ...

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: I’m going to build a free-standing deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to connect the deck posts to the concrete piers. What ...