Deck Dilemma: How to Block an Unpleasant View
If the edge of your yard happens to be right up against your neighbor’s storage space, it can cause an eyesore. What if your neighbors are too loud and you want to enjoy your deck without hearing their conversations? There are a few options to block the view of that storage pile and to cut…
Deck Dilemma: How to Make a Steep Slope Work
Is your backyard unusable because of a steep slope? Have you given up on what to do with this space? Did you ever think a deck would be possible in these conditions? Use this slope to your advantage and build a deck specifically for your situation. Before you begin, note that building a deck on…
Deck Dilemma: How to Make Use of a Long, Narrow Lot
If your home sits on a long, narrow lot, don’t assume the outdoor space you have is unusable. Much like my last post about utilizing all your outdoor space on a narrow lot, the same applies for a long, narrow lot. You do have more of an advantage here as you may have more square…
Deck Dilemma: Can You Build a Deck on a Narrow Lot?
If you live in a city or a neighborhood where the lots are only as wide as your home, you have probably cast off the idea of having a deck. Just because you have a narrow lot does not mean you can’t have an outdoor retreat. Before you get started make sure you are complying…
Decking Designs to Think About: Herringbone
You’re ready to switch things up with your new Tigerwood deck. Parallel decking isn’t cutting it for you, and a single diagonal pattern isn’t complex enough for your taste. The herringbone pattern is quite possibly my favorite design, and with a little extra work, it can be your new favorite design as well. It is…
Decking Designs to Think About: Single Diagonal Pattern
You’ve been looking at the same old deck for years, and now you’re ready to do something about it. You’ve decided to go ahead and invest in one of the last decks you may ever need, a Tigerwood Deck. This time around, you want to try something different , so you decide to install the…
Decking Designs to Think About: Basket Weave
Your deck is simply and extra room in your home. It’s an outdoor space you can go to unwind from a long day of work and just enjoy being outdoors. Deck tiles have becoming increasingly popular over the years, and you love the look, but you can’t install deck tiles on an elevated joist system.…
Designing Structures Overhead
Imagine this: you have just completed a gorgeous deck. You want to host an intimate dinner party, but when you walk outside, you feel as if your newly designed deck is exposed and does not provide the cozy outdoor atmosphere you desired. Don’t fret over this, for there is a solution. An overhead structure such…
Creating Privacy
In some cases decks can be exposed to neighbors or people walking down the street. So what can be done to increase privacy without blocking yourself off from the outdoors? Constructing a beautifully designed fence will not only enhance your backyard’s appearance, but can provide a private sanctuary where your conversations and activities are kept…
Can You Use Nails When Building a Deck
Building your deck, using nails to attach your decking together, is the most dangerous thing you can do during construction. When you hear about deck collapses, most of the time the collapse is due to the fact that the deck was attached using only nails. You definitely do not want this to happen to you.…
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