Framing

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

If you've ever wished you had a third hand to hold a board in place while framing, this tip is for you by Charles Miller

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

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

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

Make the right design choices, and you'll have an outdoor room you can enjoy without battling the bugs by Scott Gibson

With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space below by Gregory Burr

Often overlooked and often regretted, the critical joint between your house and deck must hold fast and shed water by Scott Grice

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might think by Mike Guertin

by Mike Guertin

Before you build that eye-catching bay onto the side of a house, you have to get the floor framing right by Mike Guertin

Framing the perimeter first helps to ensure that the posts will land squarely on their piers by Peter J. Bilodeau

by Roe A. Osborn

by Scott McBride