Building, Design of Wood Decks, Arbors
Building decks provides outdoor living spaces. Problem is, you don’t know where to begin, you say? Your do-it-yourself carpentry skills are basic at best, and the prospect of deck design and construction from scratch is rather daunting? These resources will help. To further enhance your outdoor living spaces, find out how to build wooden garden arbors -- pehaps right over your decks!
Deck Pictures
Browse these deck pictures for design ideas. The deck pictures are supplemented with links to related resources on deck design.
Browse these deck pictures for design ideas. The deck pictures are supplemented with links to related resources on deck design.
The Essential Steps in Building Decks
Decks extend your living space out into the backyard. This article is geared for do-it-yourself deck design and construction. Call it Deck Building 101. You'll be made aware of the challenges that await you in your initial foray into deck construction. Common-sense problem-solving is emphasized.
Decks extend your living space out into the backyard. This article is geared for do-it-yourself deck design and construction. Call it Deck Building 101. You'll be made aware of the challenges that await you in your initial foray into deck construction. Common-sense problem-solving is emphasized.
How to Seal a Deck With Thompson's Water Seal
Thompson's Water Seal is one of the deck sealers commonly used for protection against water damage. But whether you choose Thompson's Water Seal or another product, you may feel overwhelmed trying to decide between all the options available; I explain them here.
Thompson's Water Seal is one of the deck sealers commonly used for protection against water damage. But whether you choose Thompson's Water Seal or another product, you may feel overwhelmed trying to decide between all the options available; I explain them here.
Building Arbors: To Trellis Plants, Shade Decks
How to build an arbor. Arbors complement decks nicely, providing shade. Step-by-step instructions for landscaping beginners seeking to build a wooden garden arbor, supplemented by photos. The free arbor plan is designed for do-it-yourselfer: it's easy to follow and implement. Tips accompany this free landscape design plan showing how to keep the project as simple as possible.
How to build an arbor. Arbors complement decks nicely, providing shade. Step-by-step instructions for landscaping beginners seeking to build a wooden garden arbor, supplemented by photos. The free arbor plan is designed for do-it-yourselfer: it's easy to follow and implement. Tips accompany this free landscape design plan showing how to keep the project as simple as possible.
Deck Design
Need some deck design ideas? Read my interview with deck design expert, Lawrence Winterburn for ideas on everything from privacy and outdoor dining on decks to hot tubs and pool decks.
Need some deck design ideas? Read my interview with deck design expert, Lawrence Winterburn for ideas on everything from privacy and outdoor dining on decks to hot tubs and pool decks.
Deck Railings
Interview with Lawrence Winterburn, expert on deck railings. Learn about the scope of deck railing styles now available. Lawrence concludes with a brief tutorial for do-it-yourselfers on building deck railings.
Interview with Lawrence Winterburn, expert on deck railings. Learn about the scope of deck railing styles now available. Lawrence concludes with a brief tutorial for do-it-yourselfers on building deck railings.
Pictures of Deck Railings
Pictures of deck railings. These photos illustrate a few of the types of deck railings available.
Pictures of deck railings. These photos illustrate a few of the types of deck railings available.
Patio and Deck Design Accessories
As extensions of indoor living areas, patios and decks require accessories that will make these spaces as joyful and attractive as possible. These recommendations offer ideas for such accessories to patio and deck design and make great gifts. Shopping for friends who have patios or decks? Get them accessories that will enliven their patio or deck designs.
As extensions of indoor living areas, patios and decks require accessories that will make these spaces as joyful and attractive as possible. These recommendations offer ideas for such accessories to patio and deck design and make great gifts. Shopping for friends who have patios or decks? Get them accessories that will enliven their patio or deck designs.
Checklist of Home Safety Tips
It's always a good idea to study safety reminders when undertaking projects such as building decks or garden arbors. You'll be dealing with power equipment, which can be very dangerous -- especially for beginners. Just remember: a list of home safety tips can never be complete and is never a substitute for good old common sense.
It's always a good idea to study safety reminders when undertaking projects such as building decks or garden arbors. You'll be dealing with power equipment, which can be very dangerous -- especially for beginners. Just remember: a list of home safety tips can never be complete and is never a substitute for good old common sense.
Wooden Structures
Top picks for wooden structures available for online purchasing: arbors, gazebos and storage sheds.
Top picks for wooden structures available for online purchasing: arbors, gazebos and storage sheds.
Outdoor Patio Furniture and Deck Furniture
Enhance your al fresco dining by selecting the outdoor patio furniture or deck furniture right for your yard. Furniture for backyard decks includes lounge chairs, cedar benches, wicker chairs and their accompanying cushions.
Enhance your al fresco dining by selecting the outdoor patio furniture or deck furniture right for your yard. Furniture for backyard decks includes lounge chairs, cedar benches, wicker chairs and their accompanying cushions.
Deck Design Upgrades
Learn about upgrading your deck with deck lighting, railings, outdoor fireplaces and heaters, tiki huts and more.
Learn about upgrading your deck with deck lighting, railings, outdoor fireplaces and heaters, tiki huts and more.
Pictures and Plans for Deck Design, Garden Arbor Design
Guides to the design and construction of decks and arbors, from Better Homes and Gardens. Pictures help illustrate how to build wood decks, garden arbors and other projects. Resources for building decks include a tutorial on drawing your own free deck design plans.
Guides to the design and construction of decks and arbors, from Better Homes and Gardens. Pictures help illustrate how to build wood decks, garden arbors and other projects. Resources for building decks include a tutorial on drawing your own free deck design plans.
Deck Design, Arbor Design, Pergola Design
GardenStructure.com designs arbors, pergolas, trellis, decks and fences for do-it-yourself enthusiasts and sells easy-to-follow plans to help you with: arbor design, deck design, fence design, pergola design and trellis design. Good source for getting some help with your deck design (the most difficult of these projects).
GardenStructure.com designs arbors, pergolas, trellis, decks and fences for do-it-yourself enthusiasts and sells easy-to-follow plans to help you with: arbor design, deck design, fence design, pergola design and trellis design. Good source for getting some help with your deck design (the most difficult of these projects).
Deck Design
"If you are comparing price, having a deck design will simplify comparing quotes. A one of a kind deck design ranges in price from $200-750 USD," states Lawrence Winterburn. Before you build, find out how to plan for a structure with which you'll be happy for years to come.
"If you are comparing price, having a deck design will simplify comparing quotes. A one of a kind deck design ranges in price from $200-750 USD," states Lawrence Winterburn. Before you build, find out how to plan for a structure with which you'll be happy for years to come.
Wood Treatment for Your Deck Design - Staining Wooden Decks
If anyone knows about applying exterior wood stains, it's Lawrence Winterburn of GardenStructure.com. An expert on deck design, fences, arbors, pergolas, trellises and garden furniture, Lawrence knows all the tricks for preserving wood. For instance, learn why you should use a brush rather than a roller in applying stain to a wooden deck.
If anyone knows about applying exterior wood stains, it's Lawrence Winterburn of GardenStructure.com. An expert on deck design, fences, arbors, pergolas, trellises and garden furniture, Lawrence knows all the tricks for preserving wood. For instance, learn why you should use a brush rather than a roller in applying stain to a wooden deck.
Deck Design Debate - Wood vs Composite Decking
Lawrence Winterburn of GardenStructure.com puts his expertise in deck design to good use in writing this skeptical piece on the merits of composite decking. With a critical eye and historical perspective, Lawrence assesses the craze over composite decking, hailed by some as a superior alternative to wood as a material in deck design.
Lawrence Winterburn of GardenStructure.com puts his expertise in deck design to good use in writing this skeptical piece on the merits of composite decking. With a critical eye and historical perspective, Lawrence assesses the craze over composite decking, hailed by some as a superior alternative to wood as a material in deck design.