Water is the enemy of structural integrity. It just is, so you have to design against it.

A show about extreme climate construction and houses that can weather the storm

A new show about extreme climate construction is interrupted by a global pandemic

Hidden fasteners and a bolt-down railing make quick work of a beautiful deck

Peel and stick Z-flashing and some padding pushes a ledger flush with the face of the thick panels. A cover sheet of peel and stick completely waterproof the ledger before the deck is framed

Two videos cover the design questions and construction process of a post and beam patio roof structure

Two words: lag bolts?

The IRC is a thick book, but there is relatively little aimed at decks. A few sections have a few sentences dedicated to construction of safe and durable decks.

Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck

Seven-part SketchUp tutorial with 17 videos covering ground zero (gravel) to final finish. Design on 'paper'—before making sawdust.

Sloppy mortar application means sloppy tile that #Fails

The days of staggering bolts every 16 inches or so are over—especially if you want to step down to the deck.

Your own private Idaho—or Argentina—inside the house​

May you build a ladder to the stars, may you climb on every rung ...

 

The tiny house on stilts is ready for relaxation!

Make a pattern using elliptical sticks, and then use a router with flush-cut bit to replicate onto the big stock

 

As family size contracts, big houses become small hotels

A couple of sticks are all you need to scribe smooth arcs that cover wide work pieces