I lack the knowledge to tell you how to build a deck. If you go to www.decks.com they are full of blue-prints on how to build a deck. I am sorry I couldn't help.
The webpage http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20208184,00.html will give you instructions on how to build a deck you can use to extend your kitchen.
Home Depot is probably a store that you could purchase the supplies and instructions to build a deck. However they probably won't tell you how to build it.
If your looking to build a wood deck for your kitchen I would personally go to Home depot. Their qualified staff can show you first hand how to build it. They will also have all the material you need right in their store.
Not many sites teach you how to build a covered deck. But the website www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/build-a-deck-video-preview does and amazon sell books that can teach you.
There are many ways and ideas to build a covered deck yourself. You can go online and surf the web to search for ideas and guides to build the covered deck.
Eplans website is a great resource to help you with plans to build a deck on the ground. The website will also calculate the materials needed to build the deck.
You can get information on how you can build a deck in the following site listed below: www.lowes.com/cd_Build+a+Deck_578806386, www.deckplans.com/, and www.homedecks.com/deck-permits.php.
It is not recommended to build a gazebo on a deck because the deck may not support the weight of a gazebo. Try using your deck for its intended purpose and putting some furniture out there to enjoy.
Build a better deck.
You can build a deck yourself, plans are usualy very easy to follow and as long as you dont give up you could have the perfect deck for you and your family.
I want to build a deck on the back of my home. Is this hard to do if you are not a contractor and what types of tools do I need?
I would like to build a pool. What are the requirements for one to build an above ground pool deck?