Do-It-Yourself Deck Design and Building Software  Design your own perfect deck. Big Hammer's Deck Designer removes all the guesswork, allowing you to easily create the custom deck you’ve always wanted. Print out do-it-yourself plans from your computer. Create a materials shopping list. Then, build your new deck with easy step by step instructions. Inexpensive design/build software is available by instant download, so you can get started right now.

Deck Building Supplies from Rockler.com  Do-it-yourself supplies to help you build a new deck or improve an old one: hardware; tools; guidebooks; fasteners; railings; deck benches; lighting; balusters; building guide books and videos and more. Order your supplies online, or click here for your Free Catalog.

Instant Deck Design  This downloadable software gives you the ability to design your own deck. The program is powerful, yet easy to use. Draw your deck or terrace in minutes using your mouse and keyboard. Prepare a list of materials and print out your plans. Build your deck, or pass your drawings to a contractor. You'll have a deck designed meet your needs .

DIY Patio and Deck Project Plans from PlansNOW.com The editors of Garden Gate Magazine, Woodsmith, and Workbench offer some of their best projects as instant-download plans. The inexpensive plans include step-by-step instructions, complete material lists, how-to-hints and large scale details. Order some of their deck furniture and start building yours today.

COOLDecks and Backyard Buildings  COOL House Plan Company is a blueprint superstore with dozens of different deck, shed, greenhouse, gazebo, yard barn and playhouse plans by a variety of architects and designers. Visit CoolHouseplans.com and take the time to click thru the different categories. You're sure to find a building plan that's just right for your backyard. 

Swim on Your Deck  An Endless Pool provides all of the fun and exercise benefits of a full-sized pool in an 8'x15' space. You can fit one into your new or existing deck. It has a machine that produces an adjustable current that allows you to swim or exercise in place. Do-it-yourself components let you save cost. Order a free video or DVD now or visit EndlessPools.com to see dozens of beautiful installations.

Find the Best Deck Contractors in Your Area  Are you planning to build a deck or patio? To get the best quality job at the best price, you need to get three or four competitive bids by qualified professionals who work in your neighborhood. Now, that's just a mouse click away at ServiceMagic.com. The service is free, quick and amazingly efficient. 

Post Protector  Guard against premature post decay resulting from moisture, micro organisms, insect infestation, concrete encasement, soil contact and inconsistent post quality with Post Protector. Introduced 10 years ago in the post-frame industry, Post Protector is available to complement and protect decks, pergolas, sunrooms and other “post in the ground” projects.

CorrectDeck  CorrectDeck CX ultra-low maintenance, PVC-free decking and railing products utilize an entirely new decking technology that incorporates anti-microbial product protection into each deck board, railing or trim component. This process fully encapsulates any exposed wood fibers, adding improved resistance to color fade, stains, and mold and mildew. Matching decking, railing and fascia colors include: Pebble, Sage, Coastal Grey, Cedar, Mahogany, and Merlot.

Atlantis Rail  Atlantis Rail’s line of low maintenance stainless steel railing systems offer unobstructed views to fit any situation. Five models offer infill options of cable railing, balusters and glass panels that mix wood or vinyl with the modern look of stainless steel. Cable infill is attached by patented RailEasy tensioners, which secure the wire with simple hand tools.