I told you it was coming after Mom’s party and the landscaping post, so here’s the post all about the…
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Backyard Floating Deck
In the spring and summer of 2018, my back yard got several major overhauls. One is the pub shed, and one is my new DIY ground-level deck!
The build was totally custom, partially built over the existing concrete patio, and BUILT BY ME. I can hardly believe it, but the UDH now has a fantastic focal point for guests to come and hang out in the yard!
There's still more left to do, but you can peruse these archives for the full build history and design decisions I made along the way.
Surprise Retirement Party for Mom!
On the last Friday in September, Mom retired. And we threw her a SURPRISE PARTY in my back yard! This…
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Landscaping Around the New Deck + Lots of Paint!
Since the new floating deck is now built, I’ve been trying to get its furniture, decor, etc. all figured out….
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DIY Floating Deck, Part 4: Trimming Deck Boards and Rounding the Edges
I’m building a DIY floating deck in my back yard! Catch the whole thing, start to finish, right here. In…
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Decorating Ideas for Furnishing the New Deck
Now that the floating deck is done (or nearly done), my thoughts have turned to decor! Check out this inspiration…
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DIY Floating Deck, Part 3: Diagonal Decking
I’m building a DIY floating deck in my back yard! Catch the whole thing, start to finish, right here. In…
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Scrap Wood Outdoor Bench Seat | DIY garden bench plans
Add a little extra seating with this simple outdoor bench made from scrap 2x4s and deck boards. I built it…
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DIY Floating Deck, Part 2: Frame & Waterproofing
I’m building a DIY floating deck in my back yard! Catch the whole thing, start to finish, right here. If…
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DIY Floating Deck, Part 1: Planning and Layout
I’m building a floating deck in my back yard! This is the very first post of this series, but you…
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