Follow along as I build a treehouse without a tree or clubhouse/fort for my kids. In this first of three videos, we'll cover laying out the measurements, putting in the posts using footings, and ...

Buying a home with an enormous backyard is a definite thrill. So much space! There’s room for your dog, a swingset for your 5-year-old, and a deck! For many of us, this is the holy grail. And you—you ...

No Section Home Inspector: Diamond Pier footings make decks easier to build It has already been two years since I first blogged about Diamond Pier® Foundation Systems. Where does the time go? In my ...

Q: I’m going to build a free-standing deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to connect the deck posts to the concrete piers. What ...

A New Type of Deck Footing: Diamond Piers There's a cool new product in town that's making deck footings way faster and easier to install; it's called a Diamond Pier® Foundation System.