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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.

How to Build a Deck With Your Own Two Hands

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How to Build a Deck With Your Own Two Hands

Get Creative with Your Deck

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.

More Outdoor Ideas

Benches

Benches

Campers & RV's

Campers & RV's

Decor

Decor

Fireplace

Fireplace

Furniture

Furniture

Garage

Garage

Garden

Garden

Home Security

Home Security

Kitchen

Kitchen

Lights

Lights

Patios

Patios

Pest Repeller

Pest Repeller

Pools & Ponds

Pools & Ponds

Porches

Porches

Rugs

Rugs

Sheds

Sheds

Walkways & Paths

Walkways & Paths

Top DIY Deck Projects

Top outdoor deck projects to inspire you to update your outdoor space.

Deck Makeover - Big Change for 250.00

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...

Laura LanierLaura Lanier
DIY Hanging Lantern Part 2

DIY Hanging Lantern Part 2

Earlier this month, I posted a macrame style hanging lantern tutorial and it got a great response. I...

Katie BookserKatie Bookser
Front Porch Pergola

Front Porch Pergola

The front of my house needed a drastic facelift and some curb appeal. I really disliked how plain it...

SpDadSpDad
Outdoor Sitting Area

Outdoor Sitting Area

Change an old lean to into a nice sitting area for you and your gust.

HeatherelzeyHeatherelzey
Pallet Project

Pallet Project

My hubby brought home some pallets from work and a light bulb went off in my head!

Judy KirkpatrickJudy Kirkpatrick
Upgrading the Front

Upgrading the Front

My siding/brick ranch home had a flat front that was plain and boring. A huge, dying grass yard...

SymeaSymea
Deck Revitalization!

Deck Revitalization!

I am so very proud of my husband and I wanted to share! My husband was asked by his Aunt if he...

Mary CarlsonMary Carlson
Blending Old Into New Wood, Deck & Stairs

Blending Old Into New Wood, Deck & Stairs

Our redwood deck suffered many Colorado winters with aging dignity. 25 years of Post season repairs...

Adele DuranGOAdele DuranGO
New Hand Rail for Our Deck Made Out of Conduit

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...

M&M EmbellishmentsM&M Embellishments
Stenciling a Wood Deck in a Diamond Pattern

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...

Cliffeton greenCliffeton green

Popular Slideshows for Outdoor Decks

Check out our slideshows on DIY outdoor decks and learn something new.

Get Ultimate Shade With 16 Best DIY Outdoor Pergola Ideas

Get Ultimate Shade With 16 Best DIY Outdoor Pergola Ideas

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15 Creative Deck Railing Ideas for Immediate Curb Appeal

15 Creative Deck Railing Ideas for Immediate Curb Appeal

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11 Tips & Tricks for Making Your DIY Deck Look Amazing

11 Tips & Tricks for Making Your DIY Deck Look Amazing

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Here's What People Are Doing With Their Sloped Backyards

Here's What People Are Doing With Their Sloped Backyards

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Outdoor Deck Videos

Check out our DIY outdoor deck video tutorials for refreshing ideas.

DIY OUTDOOR TABLE WITH STORAGE / TABLETOP TIC TAC TOE

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...

Laci JaneLaci Jane
DIY Modern Deck Pergola

DIY Modern Deck Pergola

Looking to create some visual interest and add character to that deck? It's not hard to create a...

RemodelaholicRemodelaholic
LIVE From a Hometalker’s French Country Townhouse

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...

Hometalk LIVEHometalk LIVE
Considering a composite deck? Deck building tricks and tips from our "

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,...

Deck and Patio Company "Outdoor Living Experts"Deck and Patio Company "Outdoor Living Experts"

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

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...

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DIY Patio Table

DIY Patio Table

Patio tables can be expensive. To save money, I put together a flower pot and unfinished wood panel...

Arts Be CraftyArts Be Crafty
Staining and Sealing a Deck

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...

Carol BeckerCarol Becker
Multipurpose Patio Posts

Multipurpose Patio Posts

I love an old plum tree in my backyard. It offers shade and great bird watching. But it’s dying......

KerryKerry
Repurposed Rustic Wedding Alter

Repurposed Rustic Wedding Alter

With a little imagination and some old flea market finds, it's amazing what you can come up with. ...

JeanieJeanie
DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen

DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen

Our neighborhood is situated on a hill, so we get the pleasantness of having a huge house peering...

Thrifty and ChicThrifty and Chic

Popular Outdoor Deck Discussions

Looking for discussions about growing succulents? Look no further.

Are rubber deck tiles a good idea to put over an existing deck

DebDeb

Our deck is 30 years old but we can't afford to tear it down and start...

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We used this to paint our deck flooring; BEHR Deckover..

Mar30549776Mar30549776

We tried to clean the bushes but the paint, which is quite thick when...

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Self standing deck cover w/ PVC frame.

Cap9037234Cap9037234

I have a 10'x20' wooden deck behind my house and I want to put up sort...

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What is the best paint for a deck with heavy traffic?

ShannonShannon

This is an old deck. The wood is good but because of heavy traffic...

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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

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...

Doreen CagnoDoreen Cagno
Why crossvine is a great pergola plant

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...

Douglas HuntDouglas Hunt
Transforming Our Vacant Property Into Our Landscaped Paradise

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...

Janet ArceneauxJanet Arceneaux
Creating the Perfect Garden Retreat

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...

Three Dogs in a GardenThree Dogs in a Garden
DIY Weekend Pergola Project

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...

Cheryl SpangenbergCheryl Spangenberg
Super Simple Slippery Stair Solution.

Super Simple Slippery Stair Solution.

This idea came to me after several close calls on our back deck stairs. Rain, ice, coming inside...

Connie LorraineConnie Lorraine

Browse Outdoor Deck Projects

Deck and Patio

Deck and Patio

When a hurricane hit us last August,there was a lot of damage. When we begain putting things back...

Debi MDebi M
Deck Makeover

Deck Makeover

Neighbor was tossing out the shelves and love seat rocker. Cleaned them up and sprayed with primer...

Pam PetersonPam Peterson
Double Swing, Wisteria Pergola

Double Swing, Wisteria Pergola

I love wisteria and wanted a pergola to grow one or two on. We are on very hilly, rocky terrain and...

DixonscarolDixonscarol
Outdoor Pergola with sitting area and fire pit

Outdoor Pergola with sitting area and fire pit

This customer wanted an outdoor environment to entertain and spend time with family. The fire pit...

Ricky O'ConnellRicky O'Connell
A Fuctional Outside Room

A Fuctional Outside Room

How I made a great studio on a deck!

Minnie's Milestones by JonniMinnie's Milestones by Jonni
DIY Chippendale Railings

DIY Chippendale Railings

We noticed last fall that the Chippendale railings on our porch were falling apart due to rot. This...

Paula SkulinaPaula Skulina
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