Deck board projects

Composite decking boards are highly resistant to rot and insects and they require little maintenance. These characteristics make them perfect for many projects in addition to decks. Here are 10 project ideas, using composite decking boards, for you to consider.

Waste. I absolutely hate it. Joe’s shed is filled to the brim with leftover scraps of wood, boxes of miscellaneous screws, and plenty of half-used tins of paint. But they don’t get thrown away. Ohhhh no. Because we know that one day, they’ll come in useful. Or at least,

You’re feeling accomplished about building your new deck, but what should you do with the leftover material that you have? There is no reason to waste perfectly good building materials. Here are some quick and easy building projects that you can tackle with your leftover deck boards.

Building a deck is one of the most popular outdoor DIY projects attempted. But it's also one of the easiest projects to screw up when installing deck boards crown up or down. The main thing

If you've been following my recent projects, you know we recently remodeled our deck. This project utilizes the leftover drops from our deck boards. It was a FR…

Old barn wood is high demand, but deck wood is just as good to create rustic projects like garden beds, an accent wall, and recycling bins. It can also be used to create a work bench, shelves, and reused as framing material.

The smaller the deck joists, the lower the deck can be to the ground. Also, the smaller the joists, the less the deck will cost. Which raises the question, can 2x6 be used for deck joists? Or are 2x6s to small for deck joists? You can use 2x6 as deck joists if the deck is

Have some leftover composite decking material? Don't let it go to waste! Instead, use the leftover material for any of these 9 DIY projects.

Recently we remodeled our deck and wanted patio furniture. I'm sure you know, it's super expensive! So we decided to make our own. We found Ana White's 'Modern…

Want to avoid deck decay and enjoy your outdoor space for the rest of your days? If you use these deck building tricks during the initial build, you’ll find yourself with a sturdy backyard oasis for a long, long time.