Decks

by Mike Guertin

by Brian Brophy

by Tom Taylor

Notched stringers make strong stairs that are easier to build than you think by Scott Schuttner

by Chris Ermides

Herringbone corners and hidden fasteners require slight framing modifications, but the results look spectacular by John Michael Davis

by Joshua Copp

Most stains are engineered to color and protect wood in a single coat and are available in oil-based, water-based, and water-based epoxy-fortified mixtures by Matthew Teague

Keep an eye on the stringline, and have a handful of spacers and a board straightener within easy reach by Mike Guertin

Ledger brackets, flexible flashing, and a joist-hanger jig are a few field-tested tricks for overcoming construction challenges by Mike Guertin

Soyguard by Justin Fink

Smart framing eliminates the ledger and adds a shady seat by Michael Ayers

Build this simple foundation with basic tools and ingredients by Rick Arnold

Smart details for ledgers, posts, and joists create a solid, attractive frame that should last as long as the house by John Spier