Decking
Get information about how to tackle your latest decking project, including materials, installation, and repairs.
How to Build a Durable Backyard Retreat
Composite decking is a beautiful, high performance, and environmentally-friendly way to create the outdoor oasis you've always wanted
With Deck and Patio, a Backyard Fully Built for Family
Forget grass: For this young family, a handsome wood deck that steps down to a brick patio comprises the ideal chilling, cooking, playing, and entertaining space
How to Choose a Deck Finish
In this instructional video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor discuss picking the perfect wood-deck finish
28 Easy Summer Weekend Projects
Looking for something to preoccupy your time this summer? Take a look at this roundup of our summer projects.
Read This Before You Build Your Deck
Don't lift a finger without our time-tested guidance on making all the right choices for this popular outdoor project
Composite Decking From A to Z
TOH explains everything you need to know about this wood alternative, including how to choose the best boards, compare costs, as well as install and clean them.
Deck Design Ideas
From built-in planters to shade-producing pergolas to railings and more, explore innovative decking ideas.
Fix Now, Save Later
Our experts help you address 9 little trouble spots around your home before they cause big—as in big bucks—damage down the road
How to Clean and Restain a Deck
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva breathes new life into a weather-beaten wood deck
Get It All Done in the New Year
It's time to set your resolutions, from replacing electrical outlets to overhauling landscaping. Here are the how-tos to get the job done
How to Square Joists for a Deck
TOH general contractor Tom Silva gets joists square by using the Pythagorean theorem
The High-Tech, Low-Fuss Deck
New synthetic materials and stylish design features transform the old raised rectangle into an easy-to-care-for, good-looking getaway
Deck Check
Our six-point inspection plan will help you spot signs of trouble
How to Install a Retractable Screen Door
This pull-down screen door model is unlike anything you've ever seen
Fire-Resistant Decking and Framing
Keep fire from gaining a foothold on your deck or inside your home's walls with these flame-resistant framing materials
How to Build a Small Deck
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to build a simple entry-level deck.
How to Fix a Sliding Door
Go from sticky to smooth in a few easy steps
How to Deck Over a Concrete Stoop
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to conceal ugly concrete with wood-composite lumber
How to Build Deck Stairs
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his stair-building secrets
How to Attach a Deck to a House
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva gets all decked out
How to Install Composite Decking
In this how-to video, learn to create a maintenance-free deck with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
Get Your Dream Deck
How to get the right backyard retreat for your house
How to Spruce Up a Worn-out Deck
Give those tired old boards a refreshing makeover in six easy steps
Decking Material Types
If you’re looking for the best decking material that fits your needs and budget, here’s information on the different types of deck materials you should consider.
All Eyes on Deck
Imaginative details can raise a deck to extraordinary design heights
Finding the Right Design for Your Backyard Deck
Working on a deck? Plan ahead to avoid zoning, aesthetic, and budget problems.
Refresh Your Deck
Bringing luster back to weather-beaten wood
Swabbing the Deck
Pick a warm autumn day to get your deck ready for winter
Deck-Railing Brace
Eliminate the sag in a long handrail
Joining Tongue-and-Groove Plywood
Coax those tongue-and-groove edges together for a tight, no-bounce fit
High-Tech Decks
Plastic planks that don't crack, rot, or splinter