DECKING How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these decking tutorials to learn all about decking with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Install composite decking with This Old House, Replace worn-out wood with composite decking, and Build a treehouse.

You'll also find several great home & garden tutorials in the Home & Garden category.

How to install composite decking with This Old House

Install composite decking with This Old House

Watch this video with This Old House to learn how to build a composite ...more

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How to replace worn-out wood with composite decking

Replace worn-out wood with composite decking

In this how to video Extreme How-To Editor-in-Chief, Matt Weber, replaces old wood with new composite materials. Composite decking is a ...more

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How to build a treehouse

Build a treehouse

Learn how to build a tree house; features include solid decking, a ladder and wall frames; includes tips, materials, and tools lists.

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
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How to wear eco-friendly Halloween makeup

Wear eco-friendly Halloween makeup

Don't settle for Halloween makeup that's bad for you and the planet! Follow along with how-to video as Corinne shares some great eco ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to build a deck over a concrete stoop with This Old House

Build a deck over a concrete stoop with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to put a deck over a ...more

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How to select pressure treated decking material

Select pressure treated decking material

Check out this video to learn what you need to know when selecting pressure treated decking material when building a wood deck.

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How to build deck stairs with This Old House

Build deck stairs with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make deck stairs. Steps: 1 Determine the width of each stair tread. 2 Use 4-foot ...more

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How to build a small deck with This Old House

Build a small deck with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to create a small deck. Steps: 1. Remove siding and inspect plywood sheathing for ...more

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How to install deck boards

Install deck boards

Now that the deck frame and joists are in place and ready to support the weight of everything that you put on your deck, you can install the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to tech deck a gap to a lipside

Tech deck a gap to a lipside

Tech deck a gap to a lipside, no joke! Okay so this is kind of an advanced move, so watch out. Luckily, you are only using your hand and ...more

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How to attach a deck to a house with This Old House

Attach a deck to a house with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to attach a deck to your house. Steps: 1 Remove old ledger and flashing, then inspect ...more

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How to build a playground slide

Build a playground slide

In this video tutorial, you'll find instructions for building a standard joist design playground slide, supported by 3-by-4 posts and ...more

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How to build a small and movable stage

Build a small and movable stage

In this stage design and construction video series, learn how to build one of those small “portals.” Our expert—a director, actor, and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to install deck joists

Install deck joists

Installing the decking joists the will provide the framing platform for the deck boards is the seventh step in our series on building your ...more

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How to make door mat boot scrapers on your exterior stairs

Make door mat boot scrapers on your exterior stairs

Check out this door mat boot scraper from Home improvement expert ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 300

How to plan, and build, the deck of your dreams

Plan, and build, the deck of your dreams

While building a deck may not be the easiest DIY project, it can be done with proper planning and execution. In part one of this five part ...more

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How to replace a prehung exterior door with This Old House

Replace a prehung exterior door with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a prehung ...more

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How to perform a 360 flip nose

Perform a 360 flip nose

With tech decking, having control is the name of the game. Perform the 360 flip nose dive with tips from this how-to video if you are ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to perform a backside lip bigspin out trick

Perform a backside lip bigspin out trick

Check out this how-to video on tech decking to do a backside lip bigspin out trick. What does the backside lip bigspin out trick consist of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to do the backside tailside bigspin flip out

Do the backside tailside bigspin flip out

Perform the backside tailside bigspin flip out with tips from this how-to video if you are interested in tech decking. Before flipping out ...more

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How to hardflip on your tech deck

Hardflip on your tech deck

Perform the hardflip manual with tips from this how-to video if you are interested in tech decking. You can get this awesome trick down ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,344

How to perform a hardflip manual on your tech deck

Perform a hardflip manual on your tech deck

Perform the hardflip manual with tips from this how-to video if you are interested in tech decking. You can get this awesome hardflip manual ...more

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How to perform a heelflip lipslide on your tech deck

Perform a heelflip lipslide on your tech deck

Perform the heelflip lipslide with tips from this how-to video if you ...more

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How to perform a kickflip manual tech deck move

Perform a kickflip manual tech deck move

Perform the kickflip manual with tips from this how-to video if you are interested in tech decking. You can get this awesome kickflip manual ...more

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How to perform the kickflip b/s noseblunt

Perform the kickflip b/s noseblunt

Perform the kickflip b/s noseblunt with tips from this how-to video if you are interested in tech decking. You can get this awesome ...more

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How to perform the switch nosemanual fakie kickflip

Perform the switch nosemanual fakie kickflip

Perform the switch nosemanual fakie kickflip with tips from this how-to video if you are interested in tech decking. Land in the nosemanual ...more

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How to tech deck a backside noseblunt 360 shuv-it out trick

Tech deck a backside noseblunt 360 shuv-it out trick

Tech deck a backside noseblunt 360 shuv-it out trick with tips from ...more

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How to tech deck a nollie nosegrind

Tech deck a nollie nosegrind

Perform a nollie nosegrind with tips from this how-to video on tech decking. Before learning the nollie nosegrind, you will have to learn ...more

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How to tech deck a nose blunt and bluntside kickflip out

Tech deck a nose blunt and bluntside kickflip out

Check out this how-to video to skate a nose blunt and bluntside ...more

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How to perform a f/s bluntslide-kickflip bluntside-kickflip

Perform a f/s bluntslide-kickflip bluntside-kickflip

Perform the f/s bluntslide-kickflip bluntside-kickflip out with tips ...more

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How To Build a House

Build a House

Shelter is a basic human need, and can range from being as simple as an animal skin tent or shelter of branches and leaves, to a multi-story ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Repair a Loose Wood Screw Hole for a Hinge

Repair a Loose Wood Screw Hole for a Hinge

Do you have a woodscrew hole for a hinge that is loose? Here are a few quick suggestions on how to go about doing this type of repair ...more

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How To Read Architect's Drawings

Read Architect's Drawings

The first requirement in constructing a building project is to understand architectural drawings (blueprints, or in this article, referred ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 955

How To Dress Retro (for Girls)

Dress Retro (for Girls)

You want to add some retro-flavour to your style. You love old school clothes. But how do you look really retro-cool and not like you just ...more

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How To Toenail Wood

Toenail Wood

Toenailing is driving a nail at an angle through a board. It is an essential carpentry skill. Toenailing not only makes a strong joint but ...more

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How To Build a Picnic Table

Build a Picnic Table

One of life's pleasures is eating a simple outdoor meal when the weather is pleasant, whether you cook on a grill, or just prepare ...more

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How To Become a Fix It All Householder

Become a Fix It All Householder

Becoming a fix it all homeowner takes time, patience, and investment in tools and materials. You will become a jack-of-all-trades, not a ...more

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How To Use a Circular Saw

Use a Circular Saw

This type of hand held power saw is a basic tool in a carpenter, builder, or home renovator's tool kit. The one in the photo is a 160mm (6 ...more

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How To Add a Lean To Onto a Shed

Add a Lean To Onto a Shed

When your shed or other storage building no longer provides enough room, you may want to consider adding a lean-to addition onto it. If the ...more

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How To Open a Bottle Without a Bottle Opener

Open a Bottle Without a Bottle Opener

Opening a bottle without the benefit of an opener is something that many aspire to, ideally suffering no chipped teeth. In fact, there are ...more

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How to install a bulkhead door

Install a bulkhead door

Bob meets Larry Landers, who is working on the access to the old bulkhead, a trapdoor, essentially. The trapdoor is kept in place in order ...more

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Money + Face = Art

Remember sleeveface? There's a new craze to hit the web, and though maybe not quite as fun, it's worth noting. Moneyface. Take a bill, any bill, strategically place in front of your face, point, and ...

Man Aims to Set World Record With 100MPH Lawnmower

I thought lawnmower racing was purely a redneck sport, but apparently not. With the world record speed currently at 80 mph, the UK's Project Runningblade aims to squash it at 100 mph. "Project ...

1000+ Ways to Open a Beer Bottle

Here it is, the first 15 methods courtesy of WonderHowTo, plus 1001 and counting from Stefan Lampert's blog solely dedicated to the subject. Stefan's blog is in German, so English speakers should ...

Holiday Cookies: Lab Mice, Chocolate Atoms & Gingerbread Scientists

In spirit of the recently posted brightly frosted cupcake periodic table, here are some equally clever, beautiful science-themed holiday cookies from Not So Humble.  The creative cooking blog ...

Deliverance Style Old Dude Creates Fully Automatic Crossbow

I have to say, this thing is pretty awesome. I find the smooth movement of the apparatus mesmerizing. However, I also have to say, the inventor totally gives me the creeps (no offense, old man). Known ...

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