I'm often called in to make an existing landscape function better. The client doesn't to rip it all out and start from scratch, but they need to … [Read more...] about Space Planning to Make a Beautiful Vienna Virginia Backyard Better
Decks
Virginia Deck Design Explained, Part 3: Decking and Railings
Ok, your framing is up and you have the solid foundation for a deck. Now you have choices - what decking to use, and what type of … [Read more...] about Virginia Deck Design Explained, Part 3: Decking and Railings
Virginia Deck Design Explained, Part 2: Posts, Beams and Joists
Last week I talked about the ledger board and the footers, the first steps in building your deck. Today I'll cover the next steps. Posts The … [Read more...] about Virginia Deck Design Explained, Part 2: Posts, Beams and Joists
Virginia Deck Design Explained, Part 1: Footers and Ledger Attachment
My name is Dave Marciniak, landscape designer and owner of Revolutionary Gardens, and I use jargon. I'm deeply sorry. However, the fact is that … [Read more...] about Virginia Deck Design Explained, Part 1: Footers and Ledger Attachment
How to Build a Round Deck
Step 1: Build a square deck. Step 2: Cut off all the corners. In all seriousness, building a round deck isn't all that different from building a … [Read more...] about How to Build a Round Deck