Below are all the tools i use and a link to free drawings and material lists of two decks. As a home owner and a do it yourselfer you should have these tools. You will be successful and proud at the end of your deck build and may want to keep them. If you decide this will be your first and last time building, then sell all the tools no less than 75% of what you paid for them. Good luck and you can do it !!!!!!!

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** Steel digging bar https://amzn.to/2yLgKpV
** Dewalt circular saw https://amzn.to/2RmOY9t
** 7 1/4" carbide blades https://amzn.to/34pByyP
** Dewalt 20v drill set https://amzn.to/2VbThpd
** Dewalt 20v Jig saw https://amzn.to/3c2LyRj
** Dewalt 1/2" impact driver https://amzn.to/39TBgBi
** Dewalt 10" table saw https://amzn.to/3e6VwD6
** Dewalt 10" table saw & stand https://amzn.to/3e4F466
** Dewalt 12" miter saw https://amzn.to/2JLCPXH
** Dewalt sliding 12" miter saw https://amzn.to/2XgqToJ
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In this video we show you in detail how to build a deck close to the ground. It starts with removing a concrete pad and continues with digging the foundation holes, framing, decking boards, stairs and more. We hope you find this video helpful and good luck with your project. Craig Heffernan