How To Build A Deck | #1 Planning

If you have questions about your deck or other home improvement projects, stop by the forum on our website, where Shannon will answer your questions in detail for free.

[pepeman]

This guy makes the best how to construction videos online. No one comes close.

[jdsmith]

I really like that he speaks professionally ....and uses NO profanity!! Doesn't waste time by throwing in a bunch of unrelated small talk (other stuff he's done today, the weather, complaints about his neighbors, etc. ..lol) I wish I had seen these videos when I originally built my deck. I'm now having to RE-build my deck from around 15 yrs ago. This guy has shown me MANY mistakes I made. My deck would probably be in much better shape if I had seen these videos. I've seen many people do these videos, but this guy is top of the line! And I DID subscribe!

[americanpatriot]

Thanks I watched & saved every video in this deck building.

[jaybatemen]

One of the Greatest teachers on here. I stop being afraid of the 40 boxes of Laminate flooring I brought 4yrs ago. The 1st thing anyones say when the come in my house is I love your floors, Who did them. Me, Thanks to this guy.

[martyhameline]

Merci Shannon - I always grab a coffee and go to school watching your videos - getting ready to build a deck and sun room . Cheers from Quebec

[leeriddle]

I been building decks and houses for 26 years and I really enjoyed your video. You are very informative and your work is very good. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[barrymccociner]

I don't even own a house, but these videos are so well made I just love watching them for fun.

[johnhowardnardine]

I consulted many different sources to design and execute my deck project, but, as with several other projects, it's your videos I return to to make sure I've got it right before actually doing the work. Thanks, Shannon for your methodical and thorough, and newb-friendly approach, giving confidence to the home DIY handyman. Much appreciated.

[twtne]

These videos helped when I built my deck. I watched them before I started to figure everything out and when I started to get frustrated I went back to the video of the part I was on to figure out how to do it. Thanks so much for the putting out the videos they really help.

[coreyk]

Yea this guy is the GOAT, watched all his videos 10x. Amazing teacher

[JerryWick]

I will be building a deck/porch this summer, and I knew Shannon's video would be the best bet on how to learn. Thanks for making the series!

[tartotts]

I have been hoping you would do this sort of a video series Shannon. :-) So far you have helped me with windows, doors, drywall, building a shed and now a deck. Thank you.

[latortugaamarilla]

Yeah, I really love the clarity in your videos. Thanks to you, I taught myself how to install vinyl siding! Now I'm watching your deck series (obviously). Many thanks for your generosity. You are a naturally gifted teacher & speaker.

[SultanofSpey]

Redesigning and rebuilding our deck this spring. I took advantage of some unusually warm March weather yesterday to demo the old western red cedar surface. I can't believe what I had previously paid so much for only 10 years ago and what that contractor called "carpentry". Left handed and drunk, I know I can do better myself and I'm not a "master carpenter". We're in the armpit of the northeast so winters are tough. Clearly, not enough attention to detail was paid to moisture control. Again, I know I can do better myself. These videos will help quite a bit.

[JohnDoe-jqqf]

hands down my favorite DIY guy! good job sir.

[patrickconnor]

Thanks Shannon, You're making all of us better.

[iggyconnell]

just sat for a few hours watchin the decking videos, fantastic, these are the best informative videos i had seen on here, your agreat teacher, thank you soo much, this is now my main diy come too page, keep up the fantastic work, you just make people want to diy, your an inspiration, god bless

[Killion]

Its been awhile, welcome back Shannon.

[MrClarkisgod]

Shannon, I just wanna say that I found your channel a while back and you've saved me about $10, 000 so far on my house. I feel like I owe you money.

[robertesposito]

He has the most helpful videos out there. Jobs I thought I should never attempt are suddenly possible