How to build freestanding porch / steps / deck HOME DEPOT DIY

Replaced some concrete steps with a freestanding wood deck / patio. Using Home depot materials and Ryobi tools.

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[turo]

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Seeing this has given me the confidence to attempt it for myself. Thank you!

[robinwinters]

I build my porch by watching this video. Thank you for posting.

[taylormarie]

This was an awesome tutorial! The most straightforward deck building video I’ve come across

[susiesmith]

WOW!!! I can do this myself!!! Thinking I can maybe not cut down the posts but leave them reinforced with top railing, and add some beautiful hook planters to the outsides of them for hanging flowering plants. Done right, could be gorgeous. Since we like to leave the door open with the screen locked, a really nice lattice of some kind would be awesome. In school 50 years ago girls couldn't take auto repair shop or carpentry/woodworking classes. We had to take cooking and dressmaking/sewing classes. That was THEN. This is NOW. And now my husband cooks gourmet dinners, I fly medical emergency helicopters, (yes, still!), he plays designer and I play deckbuilder!!!. Never know where life can lead!! To the best tutorial yet!! Thanks Home Depot!!! AWESOME!!!! TEACHER. THANKS!!!

[janinemurdock]

Anyone watching this in 2024 should be made aware that toenailing connections is no longer acceptable with most state building codes afaik. There are metal hangers you can get to attach the stair stringers to the deck/landing.

[stever]

A true Craftsman! I am OCD about fit and finish…..these PRO techniques are valuable and priceless. Thanks for sharing.

[ricksibert]

I think I got everything. These prices are based on pressure treated wood at my local Lowes store. Let me know if I missed something or if my count is off. I also plan on using hangers instead of toenailing. You're Welcome.

2x10x8 (X3) $13.88 ea
4x4x6 (x5) $7.57 ea
3" deck screws 1lb box (x3)
4 concrete deck block $6.90 ea
4" lag bolts 3/8 $.45(x20)
3 concrete pavers $1.20ea
4 step stringers (x3) $14.98ea
stringer hangers (x3) $1.38 ea
2x6x8 (x10) $6.67ea
2x4x8(x3) $4.67 ea
2x2x36" upright railings (x20) $.87ea

Total apx $290

[carriefiddler]

I need to replace the tiny porch and stairs on the trailer I just bought because they are falling apart! I've already watched several videos but this one is exactly what I'm wanting/needing to build, plus it's explained and demonstrated well enough for me to follow along. Not to mention the fact that I don't feel the need to run out and purchase a ton of special tools. I can literally use the few basics that I already have. This is gonna save me a serious headache and tons of time and money. I'm super excited to build my new stairs and porch now and I'm not feeling intimidated by the project anymore. I've already watched it a couple of times and made my parts list. Wish me luck! Thanks for posting this video.

[kkmullin]

Nice! 71 YO Nanny (retired NC GC) here back in NC building my final home (HOPE) after Hurricane Ian ruined my house in FL. Love your little deck ideas. TYVM. I have your same Hitachi saw. I love mine and I've put a lot of miles on it. Out of $$ and going to build my own finishing touches to get my final CO. Thanks for the inspiration! I love your channel.😍

[aimlessintopeka]

You make everything look so easy...that's proof you know what you're doing. I noticed you have over 20, 000 subs! Thank you for explaining everything so clearly. Great communicator.

[Lindora]

This was the ABSOLUTE BEST video period! Hope to see you demonstrate an 8x8 deck soon!

[skibbluver]

this will be perfect for my deck to go in the pool. i have been searching for weeks. THANK YOU AND SUBSCRIBED

[rbo]

thank you I need to replace my old rickety aluminum stairs but your video make the most sense to me,

[EricJohnson-drwb]

I hope I can talk the folks I work with into building stairs this way going forward. And the detail you give is perfect. Thanks so much. Subscribed and liked.

[luistrevino]

Finally, a nice, clean professional job. Thanks for sharing

[myworldonline]

you just saved my life lol. very straight forward and to the point. thank you sir

[tecnolover]

Nice but i would have used lag bolts to secure that bottom post to the block. Also you need metal ties for those stringers! Toenails are not good enough. Also i like joist hangers for the deck supports.

[wrenchboostboi]

I think im building a similar style front deck, although mine will be a tad bigger and probably twice as high up. Im gunna need some extra supports on the posts, plus I’ll probably use joist hangers to strengthen everything up. I definitely like the simplicity and will use some of these hints. Im planning to build some fencing this summer too, so ill buy extra material and build this as well. Cant wait till this winter is finished

[paulhoskins]

It's really good you point out that this is not attached to the building. You never want floating decks attached to frost-protected structure.

[bigsidable]

That was bad ass precision construction with nice old school tips. Really cool. Thank you.