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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