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Railing ideas: six distinctive designs that you can adapt to give your deck a unique look

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Railings must be added to any deck that is over a few feet from the ground but the railings do not have to be added as an afterthought, they can be well-designed and attractive enhancements to the decks. Design and construction details for specific types of railing are presented.

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Backyard oasis: you can get plans for this two-level, freestanding sundeck

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Construction details of a two-level deck are presented. The lower deck, which can be used for sunbathing, is 12 ft by 14 ft and the upper deck, which features an overhead shade arbor, planters and built-in bench, is 13 ft by 20 ft.

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5 easy pieces: for novice deck builders

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Do-it-yourself backyard decks rate as the most popular home improvement projects. Not only are they easy to build, they improve the home's resale value. Building plans for five specific types of decks are presented.

Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Home remodeling

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