Disaster Decks helps homeowners re-build their backyard disasters and their pride. Host Paul Lafrance and his team of highly skilled carpenters come to the rescue to rebuild dilapidated decks and teach the homeowners proper building skills.
Director: Stephen Milne
Inspect Leo and Anne's former pride and joy: their DIY deck, which is now 25 years old and on the verge of collapse. See how Paul and his crew work with the handy homeowners to replace this wreck with a dream deck that's built to last.
30 minutes
Get a load of the terrible, badly patched deck that Tim and Amber inherited when they moved into their new home. Watch as Paul convinces Tim to put down the duct tape and build a functional replacement that will make Amber's dreams come true.
30 minutes
Take in the dreadful DIY deck that the previous homeowner left for Fred and Jess to deal with. Head to construction school with self-proclaimed non-handyman Fred, as Paul teaches the would-be builder the right way to create Jess' outdoor happy place.
30 minutes
Visit Megan's beautiful home and the decade-old eyesore of a deck that her husband, Tim, built. Listen in as Paul assesses the situation and crafts a plan to help this handy homeowner rebuild his backyard getaway and his DIY confidence.
30 minutes
Get a lesson in priority setting as Paul comes to the aid of Melene and Laurence, whose deck has seen better days. Find out how the pros tackle its creaky construction and poor patches, and deliver a plan that'll help Laurence finish what he starts.
30 minutes
Step carefully into the party zone at Cherie and Corey's house, where the king-size deck has taken a serious beating from repeated get-togethers. See how Paul breathes life into this tired structure and invites good times back to the couple's yard.
30 minutes
Check out Carolyn's disaster-zone deck, which her husband, Michael, has been doing a less-than-stellar job of maintaining. Inspect the roped-off sections, where some railings need repair, and learn Paul's plan for fixing this dangerous situation.
30 minutes
Meet Jenn and Dave, a pair of newlyweds who have a passion for their house but no love for the crummy, dated deck out back. Follow Paul as he helps Dave learn the skills he needs to construct a modern masterpiece that will impress his new bride.
30 minutes
VIsit a pair of firefighters whose renovation plans have gone down in flames. Suss out Paul's ideas for their decrepit deck and see how he saves husband Matt from his DIY mistakes and creates a cozy hangout spot wife Natalie will be proud of.
30 minutes
Admire Carrie and Mike's beloved dream home, minus the nightmarish deck attached to it. Pop in with Paul and his crew and see why professional help is necessary to help this handyman husband get his backyard back into fighting shape.
30 minutes
Be cautious as you tour Lucie and Darren's falling-apart deck, built 20 years ago with the help of some pals. Learn how a friend accidentally putting a foot through a soft spot in the floor led them to call Paul for expert renovation advice.
30 minutes
Get juiced up as newlywed Mickey swaps his trusty duct tape for a power-tool lesson from Paul and the crew. Listen as new wife Alicia calls for a DIY deck intervention that she hopes will lead to a lifetime of happiness, harmony, and handiness.
30 minutes
Channel some love for Grant, whose wife, Roslyn, isn't enamoured of his deck-fixing ideas. Discover how Paul lights a fire under this slow-moving DIYer and keeps him on task as he embarks on a total rebuild of the couple's ramshackle deck.
30 minutes
