15 Gorgeous Deck and Patio Ideas You Can DIY

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Planter-Edged Deck

This deck design incorporates a ton of modern features and techniques for building first-class decks, including planters, shading ideas, stairs, durable materials, privacy screens, and curved railings.

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Small Deck with a Pergola

This small deck is packed with cool touches: composite decking, cantilevered seating nooks, a cedar pergola, custom railing, cascading stairs—all illustrated with solid, easy-to-understand construction details. Check out these patio ideas for small spaces.

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Screened Porch

You can add a spacious and airy outdoor porch to your home. We’ll show you everything you need to complete the project yourself, including how to frame the porch, attach it to your house, and all of the finishing details. Sure, it’ll take a lot of time and work, but once it’s done, you can beat the bugs and spend more time outdoors during the summer.

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