Decking Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our decking projects, how-tos, and designs.

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How Deck Stain Protects Wood, and How to Choose the Right One

Different deck stains offer varying levels of protection. Find out which option is the best to protect your deck.
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Volunteer Day 3: Framing and Landscaping

Host Kevin O’Connor takes us back to the Rebuilding Together Boston job site to rebuild the deck while also giving the yard some fresh new landscaping.
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Understanding Supply Chain Shortages

The entire Ask This Old House team sits down to discuss how supply chain shortages affect their businesses and customers.
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How to Paint Outdoor Railings

Painter Mauro Henrique paints an outdoor railing that Nathan just built to match the original railing around a homeowner’s deck.
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How To Build a Deck Railing

Building a deck railing is no small task. This guide shows how you can construct and install one in a few hours.
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How to Replace a Deck Joist Hanger

Damaged joist hangers can make your deck unsafe. Check out our video and guide to learn how to replace your hangers and maintain your deck.
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Tom and Norm Build a Small Deck

Tom Silva and Norm Abram team up to make quick work of framing a small deck. Did the chisel come out of Norm's pouch? Of course it did
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Prepping to Stain Like a Pro

Nick Slavik demonstrates how to prep and clean two very different decks—one old and weathered, and one brand-new pine— in anticipation of restaining and finishing with two very different coatings from Behr.
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How to Repair Rising Deck Boards

Your deck boards may start rising or lifting out of place as your home ages. Learn how to correct this and make your deck look brand new in our step by step guide.
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Build It | Cedar Deck Box Planter

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a deck box planter using western red cedar.
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How to Install Decking

On a new front porch, Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor how to install mahogany decking with hidden fasteners and perfectly mitered joints
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How To Install Fiesta String Lights

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install fiesta string lights to get the party started in Texas.
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How To Install a Shade Sail

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor has two simple sun-blocking solutions for keeping a deck and home cool during the summer.
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How to Install a Cable Deck Railing

Watch our step-by-step tutorial with Tom Silva to add a sleek and safe cable deck railing to your outside space.
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How to Restore a Deck

Follow the prep instructions carefully and paint on a specialty coating to preserve weathered boards for years to come
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How To Replace a Deck Post to Shore up an old Deck

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to improve safety and longevity by shoring up an old deck with new supports.
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How To Pour a Concrete Deck Footing

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to dig and pour concrete footing for a new deck.
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How to Replace Deck Stair Balusters

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks of the trade for accurately cutting and assembling railing supports
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How to Safely Attach a Deck to a House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to save a wood deck from a catastrophic collapse
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How To Install a Sliding Glass Door

Follow our step-by-step guide to install a sliding glass door and enhance your home's style and accessibility.
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How To Choose a Deck Finish

In this instructional video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor discuss picking the perfect wood-deck finish.
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How to Clean and Restain a Deck

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva breathes new life into a weather-beaten wood deck
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How to Build a Small Deck

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to build a simple entry-level deck.
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How To Deck Over a Concrete Stoop

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to conceal a concrete stoop with wood-composite decking.
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How To Build Deck Stairs

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to build sturdy, attractive deck stairs for your home.
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How to Install Composite Decking

In this how-to video, learn to create a maintenance-free deck with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
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How to Build a Deck: Step by Step Instructions & Video

Watch as This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to build a professional-looking on-grade home deck.