Building a raised deck is a great DIY project. With a little bit of knowledge, the proper tools, and a good plan, you could probably build a 10x10 raised deck in a weekend. The first thing you want to do is plan out the deck. Determine how big it will be, making sure that you have enough room for any furniture that you will use and for foot traffic. A good idea would be to first mark out the
. area on the ground, and lay out the furniture and see if you need to go bigger. Once you have decided on the size of your deck, take the measurements down to the local lumber yard or home improvement store and they can help you with a materials list and pricing. For further info on building a raised deck, go here: http://www.doityourself.com/scat/deckbuilding
