DIY Horror Stories: The Scariest Deck Mistakes Homeowners Make
About this episode
In this Halloween special, the Ultimate Deck crew discusses the top five decking horrors and how to avoid them.
It’s spooky season, and nothing’s scarier than a DIY deck gone wrong. 👻 In this Halloween special, the Ultimate Deck crew counts down the top five decking horrors — from phantom footings and cursed ledgers to fastener fails and permit nightmares. Learn the scariest mistakes homeowners make (and how to avoid them) in this entertaining yet educational episode that’ll have you laughing, cringing, and double-checking your joist spacing.
People in this episode
Host: Shane Chapman
Topics covered
- DIY
- decking mistakes
- home improvement
- Halloween special
- homeowners
- education
Keywords
- DIY
- deck mistakes
- homeowners
- Halloween
- decking horrors
- home improvement
- spooky season
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: DIY Horror Stories
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