Finished the deck myself and didn't kill anyone

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Jun 231 min read

Spent the last 4 weekends building a 16x12 deck in the backyard. It wasn't perfect but it's solid and my kids were actually interested in helping with parts of it. Taught my 10 year old how to use a drill and he was so proud. Cost way less than hiring someone and we got to spend time together. If you're thinking about doing one, start small but definitely go for it.

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RRobertRegularJun 23

16x12 is no joke. That's a real accomplishment. Did you build it from scratch with plans or follow something online? I've been thinking about tackling a smaller deck myself.

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JJayson H.New DadJun 24

Haha the 'didn't kill anyone' update is the best part of these posts. Seriously though that's awesome. I built a fence last year and my kids watched the whole thing. They were so proud when it was done.

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LLuke M.RegularJun 24

Four weekends straight on a deck project is dedication. I respect it. Getting the family to stay safe around power tools while you're trying to actually build something is its own challenge.

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