Watch as we retrofitted concrete footings for a patio or pergola in this first episode of our back porch DIY renovation series.

How to Get a Solid, Frost-proof Footing: When you pour concrete footings, hold the cardboard concrete form tube about 12 in. up from the bottom of the footing.

Phase one of the backyard patio project included earthwork and construction of the footings and walls. Instead of building a frost footing, the Alchemy crew dug down 3 feet and filled the area ...

Deck Recommendation Thank you Brownstoner for all of the reviews. After shopping around, I went with Lopopolo Iron Works and finally got a metal, frame porch with concrete. They dug up the footings, ...

A: When replacing or building a new deck, be sure to follow local codes and specifications. In building a deck, be sure the support posts are set in concrete with concrete footings for maximum ...

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My goal is to have the deck rock solid. What should I do to make this happen? A: You’re right that the deck will need to rest upon concrete footings or piers, so that’s a great start.