Wooden Steps That Add Warmth and Style to Any Space A while back, we took a look at a set of interesting steps that lead

Beam Bearing in Post and Beam Construction Common wood frame buildings are generally built with 2x dimensional lumber. As well, we often use 4x and

Prevent Damage from Rusting Steel Post Bases This past week we looked at the same post that we show here below. Last week though, we

Deck Framing Made Stronger with Connector Clips This past week, we looked at an example of using connector clips at the end of 2×4 boards

If you’re a homeowner in Potomac, Maryland, you’ve probably thought about upgrading your outdoor living space with a new deck. Traditional wood decking looks beautiful,

Stronger Deck Framing with Reliable Connector Clips Today, we are looking at a relatively typical wood deck guardrail system.  We have looked at several examples

Tube Steel Pergola Enhancing Rooftop Terrace Design Here on our website, we’ve looked at a bunch of different styles, different configurations, layouts and types of

The Value of a Deck in Washington DC Homes & Hiring The Right Deck Builder If you live in Washington DC, you already know how

Shouldered Post: Ensuring Strong Girder Support Recently, while in the neighborhood we happened to take a look at a deck built by other contractors or

Light deck color ideas for stylish Washington, DC patios This past week we began taking a look at the deck shown in the picture below.