Took me 8 weekends but it's finally done. 16x12 pressure treated deck. Did a lot of it with my 12yo helping me which made it take longer but also made it way more meaningful. He's actually pretty good with a drill. Now if I can just convince the family to actually use it instead of sitting inside on their phones.
That's the win right there. My kid was with me helping frame out the garage gym setup and honestly those moments beat anything else. You built something useful AND created memories. Well done.
Eight weekends is commitment. Please tell me you got some good photos of you two working on it together.
16x12 is a solid size. Did you seal it or just go with the pressure treated finish? I've been thinking about adding a deck to the backyard project list but intimidated by the whole thing.
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That's awesome man. 8 weekends of work WITH your 12yo? That's the stuff he's going to remember forever. My boys love when I'm building something in the yard - they feel like they're part of it. What'd your son help with the most?