Larry Hollibaugh,

Our local paper ran this Dave Berry article today about building a deck. You should compate notes with him.

He used a No.6 Whacking Hammer; what size did you use?

He also suggests building your deck indoors. That way you can enjoy it without going outside and becoming a Dunkin' Donuts for mosquitoes.

And, you should have sprung the extra bucks and gone with galvanized mahogany.

Later,

Steve in Albuquerque