How to Build a Deck, Part 1: Design a Deck and Build Deck Plans

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

Part 1 of the How to Build a Deck video series teaches viewers how to design a deck and build deck plans. Designing a deck is the first step in deck construction and Lowe's expert, Mike Kraft, has all the tips and tricks you need to construct a deck plan for any backyard. The other parts of this 6-part series can be found on iTunes or at www.Lowes.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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21 Responses to How to Build a Deck, Part 1: Design a Deck and Build Deck Plans

  1. SebNormandy says:
    October 31, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    @fredogil DIY : Do It Yourself 8D

  2. fredogil says:
    October 31, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    @gwenchi what does “diy” mean?

  3. DoyleCapone says:
    October 31, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    @1234567891CheeseHead
    Retard. :S

  4. 1234567891CheeseHead says:
    October 31, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    I thought it was a skating vid :(

  5. courtneylankford1 says:
    October 31, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    howdoyoubuildadecktop

  6. HolyPantsMcTavish says:
    October 31, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    @formula22000nz He has to wear fake tan because he’s a pole dancer by night.

  7. formula22000nz says:
    October 31, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    why is he orange

  8. 7199715 says:
    October 31, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    great video part….nice narration

  9. steevum says:
    October 31, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    I recognize this guy from his days explaining the Retro Encabulator. Check it out!
    on YouTube.

    RXJKdh1KZ0w

  10. hartistry1957 says:
    October 31, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    @mullyboyfilms Upper full denture plate needs relining.

  11. pyramidsoldier123 says:
    October 31, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    “Avoid a layout that places the railing in the middle of a window on the house.”
    Cracked me up! XD No duh!!! XD

  12. dboyuc says:
    October 31, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Great vid. I’m gonna do this, baby!

  13. 2007omi says:
    October 31, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    I’m still dealing with the BS and I will for a long time to come. I can’t even sell my house without disclosing all the defects. My house is worth nothing.

  14. RAJSTA81 says:
    October 31, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    @2007omi

    watched your video and……….. WOW..
    you have it hard. how did you go??

  15. 2007omi says:
    October 31, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    how not to build a deck – watch “My Money Pit”, parts 1-3.

  16. ServiceMagicdotcom says:
    October 31, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Great Video!

  17. mullyboyfilms says:
    October 31, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    lol 1:50 he whistles when he says surrounded

  18. SeamusMagilacutty says:
    October 31, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    great job mike!!!! this video helped me build my deck. now i can have all my friends over for a cookout. your my favorite how to lowes spokesperson. stay beautiful.

  19. LVWNTX60 says:
    October 31, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    Cool! Now I know where to begin to design my deck in my new home.

  20. 6093135869 says:
    October 31, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    NUT SACK!

    NUT SACK!

    NUT SACK!

  21. gwenchi says:
    October 31, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    What a great show!! this is perfect! planning on my diy decking.