Last summer, I helped a carpenter buddy tear out a rotten deck. The joists were pressure-treated lumber, so I was surprised at how badly decayed they were. But my friend wasn’t. He sees it all the ...

Bob heads to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, MA, where artisan-carpenter Pret Woodburn shows Bob how mortise-and-tenon joinery was cut back in the 17th- and 18th-centuries. Bob heads to Plimouth ...

Be sure to check your local building codes for specifications on joist spacing, beam spacing, and other critical elements to ensure your new deck will meet all safety standards and regulations. With ...

The Level.Up Adjustable Deck Pedestal Joist Support System (other than Flexible Shims) is backed by a 10-year limited warranty. It is currently available nationwide at The Home Depot.com and on ...

They have coarse threads at the tip to bite into the deck’s supporting joist and finer threads toward the head to stop the decking material from bulging out. Invisible fasteners suitable for ...

We’ve known each other for 49 years and he’s done deck work before so agreed to take a look. When he pried up a couple of boards, he realized the old joists and beams underneath were still in ...

Iron was produced by primitive man by placing iron ore and charcoal in a clay pot and building a fire in the pot, using a crude bellows to provide the forced draft that deposited iron at the bottom.

The University of London and LSE work with select recognised teaching centres to achieve this. Recognised teaching centres are critical for our students’ success. Not only do they provide face-to-face ...

Few things can compare to a well-designed deck when you want to extend your living space to the outdoors. Decks provide an ideal spot for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the beauty of nature.

We've found the best decking paints and decking stains to protect your decking for the most amount of time, and look the best. During our tests, some decking stains start to show signs of wear and ...