The easiest method for running deck joists, especially when you're working alone, is to attach joist hangers to the ledger board before installing your joists. The trick is to set them at the ...

Pick a solid 2x6 for the “hanger board” that supports the stringers (Photos 14 and 15). Screw it to the deck rim joist with ...

Think about any wobbly table you might have set things on at a picnic or other outdoor gathering. A deck is really nothing more than a giant table with legs.