Outdoor Decks
Want to build the deck of your dreams? Which wood is right for your project? How do you properly stain and seal for the finish you desire? Check out Hometalk for all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to get you going. Browse our top, best, and most popular projects to build your deck and start enjoying it.
Get Creative with Your Deck
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Add a sofa
Design your deck to be comfortable and stylish by adding sofas in the color of your choice. Use covers to protect them from the sun and rain. -
Design a rounded deck
Choose something different by going with a round or oval deck design. It may take longer to build, but the results will be worth the wait. -
Use transparent roofing
Protect yourself from the elements by adding transparent roofing. This is a great way to add cover while still allowing the light in. -
Go for deck dining
Make use of your deck space by adding a dining table and chairs. Use your deck to entertain friends or enjoy family meals. -
Add stairs
Get dimension and depth on your deck with stairs. Stairs also double up as extra seating for guests. Even three stairs can make an impact.
Top DIY Deck Projects
Top outdoor deck projects to inspire you to update your outdoor space.
Deck Makeover - Big Change for 250.00
Chuck and I bought our first house together in April 2014 and it has been one project after...
DIY Hanging Lantern Part 2
Earlier this month, I posted a macrame style hanging lantern tutorial and it got a great response. I...
Front Porch Pergola
The front of my house needed a drastic facelift and some curb appeal. I really disliked how plain it...
Outdoor Sitting Area
Change an old lean to into a nice sitting area for you and your gust.
Pallet Project
My hubby brought home some pallets from work and a light bulb went off in my head!
Upgrading the Front
My siding/brick ranch home had a flat front that was plain and boring. A huge, dying grass yard...
Deck Revitalization!
I am so very proud of my husband and I wanted to share! My husband was asked by his Aunt if he...
Blending Old Into New Wood, Deck & Stairs
Our redwood deck suffered many Colorado winters with aging dignity. 25 years of Post season repairs...
New Hand Rail for Our Deck Made Out of Conduit
We needed to replace our railing, so we finally came up with a design we liked and wasn't overly...
Stenciling a Wood Deck in a Diamond Pattern
I decided I wanted to give my outdoor deck an extra pop! and a great way to do that was in painting...
Popular Slideshows for Outdoor Decks
Check out our slideshows on DIY outdoor decks and learn something new.
Outdoor Deck Videos
Check out our DIY outdoor deck video tutorials for refreshing ideas.
DIY OUTDOOR TABLE WITH STORAGE / TABLETOP TIC TAC TOE
Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a great week so far! This milk crate DIY came to me after...
DIY Modern Deck Pergola
Looking to create some visual interest and add character to that deck? It's not hard to create a...
LIVE From a Hometalker’s French Country Townhouse
Hometalk went live at Lory's French country townhouse! You're about to get some amazing decorating...
Considering a composite deck? Deck building tricks and tips from our...
Want Low Mainenance? Try the "NEW" compositeand PVC decks. The staining and mold issues are gone,...
Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Outdoor Deck Projects
Looking for the best DIY outdoor deck projects on Hometalk? Enjoy.
Transform an Old Deck for $35 US or $82 CAN
What a difference a couple of hours and a little stain can make. All I used was a can of wood stain...
DIY Patio Table
Patio tables can be expensive. To save money, I put together a flower pot and unfinished wood panel...
Staining and Sealing a Deck
The deck at my home had not been stained or sealed and it needed to get cleaned up significantly. It...
Multipurpose Patio Posts
I love an old plum tree in my backyard. It offers shade and great bird watching. But it’s dying......
Repurposed Rustic Wedding Alter
With a little imagination and some old flea market finds, it's amazing what you can come up with. ...
DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen
Our neighborhood is situated on a hill, so we get the pleasantness of having a huge house peering...
Popular Outdoor Deck Discussions
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Are rubber deck tiles a good idea to put over an existing deck
Our deck is 30 years old but we can't afford to tear it down and start...
We used this to paint our deck flooring; BEHR Deckover..
We tried to clean the bushes but the paint, which is quite thick when...
Self standing deck cover w/ PVC frame.
I have a 10'x20' wooden deck behind my house and I want to put up sort...
What is the best paint for a deck with heavy traffic?
This is an old deck. The wood is good but because of heavy traffic...
Got an Outdoor Question?
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New Outdoor Deck Projects
Need some new outdoor deck ideas? You're in the right place.
DIY Drop Cloth Rugby Stripe Rug
I've been wanting a rugby striped rug for my screen porch for a while. I think rugby stripes...
Why crossvine is a great pergola plant
Two years ago I put a pergola over the patio on the back of my house and planted a one-gallon pot of...
Transforming Our Vacant Property Into Our Landscaped Paradise
We bought our property and found that it was used by teenagers as a party spot. The first thing we...
Creating the Perfect Garden Retreat
It is always nice to incorporate a spot in your garden where you can sip a drink or eat a meal. Here...
DIY Weekend Pergola Project
Join me as we build my dream of 8 years...a pergola. We accomplished it over the course of a 3 day...
Super Simple Slippery Stair Solution.
This idea came to me after several close calls on our back deck stairs. Rain, ice, coming inside...
Browse Outdoor Deck Projects
Using Artificial Grass for Your Rooftop Deck or Patio Area
With many homeowners eagerlymaking the switch from real grass to synthetic turf and the overall...
Deck and Patio
When a hurricane hit us last August,there was a lot of damage. When we begain putting things back...
Ready for Summer! Back Porch/deck Reveal!
I LOVE Spring! I get so jumpy and need to enjoy it! The cold weather is gone so the smell of sawdust...
Our Colorful, Repurposed Deck Makeover Revealed
Hi Everyone!
This past weekend I was able to wrap up the deck makeover and Im really happy with...
"Landscaper Know How" ~ Classic Cedar Pergola - Notching the post
Pergolas and arbors have made their way in to the hearts of most gardeners and home owners. They can...
Our cedar deck and backyard..
My husband built this cedar deck after he finished the kitchen addition. I do the landscaping, he...
