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Disaster Decks

Season 2 2014
TV-G

  • 2014-04-08T04:00:00Z on HGTV
  • 22m
  • 3h 40m (10 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Reality
What happens when an optimistic DIY-er attempts to build an outdoor oasis without the proper skill and know-how? A disastrous deck and a call to HGTV Canada’s resident deck expert. Rock star designer and carpenter Paul Lafrance (Decked Out, Canada’s Handyman Challenge) and his cutting edge crew rescue well-intentioned homeowners, and help them rebuild their outdoor spaces and their pride in Disaster Decks. In each episode Paul is called in to assess the damage of a backyard DIY project gone wrong. Paul gives each deck a prescription for salvation, then he and his crew get these outdoor spaces back on track. From demolition to rebuild Paul puts each homeowner to work, doling out instruction paired with his signature sense of humour.

10 episodes

Season Premiere

2014-04-08T04:00:00Z

2x01 The Deck Cristina Hates

Season Premiere

2x01 The Deck Cristina Hates

  • 2014-04-08T04:00:00Z22m

Anthony and Cristina have an awesome backyard swimming pool that they can’t see from their aging overgrown deck. Anthony grew up on a farm but never acquired any carpentry skills, and he’s clueless when it comes to fixing decks. Cristina’s had enough of nagging Anthony without success, and needs Paul to help Anthony tackle the rebuild.

2014-04-08T04:00:00Z

2x02 The Deck Jessica Hates

2x02 The Deck Jessica Hates

  • 2014-04-08T04:00:00Z22m

Jessica and Gabe bought a house 3 years ago that has a large yard, but the deck that came with the house is literally disintegrating. Jessica is 8 1/2 months pregnant, so Gabe urgently needs to baby-proof the deck. Gabe’s patchwork maintenance is barely holding the deck together, so Paul and the team show him how to build a deck that’s safe for the whole family.

2014-04-15T04:00:00Z

2x03 The Deck Michelle Hates

2x03 The Deck Michelle Hates

  • 2014-04-15T04:00:00Z22m

Michelle and Courtney have 4 lively kids, but their postage stamp sized deck can’t fit a table on it big enough for the whole family. Courtney manages to charm his way out of expanding the deck properly, and Michelle’s just about given up hope he’ll ever change. Paul and his crew must get Courtney to own up to his promise to build a deck the entire family can enjoy together.

2014-04-15T04:00:00Z

2x04 The Deck Stephanie Hates

2x04 The Deck Stephanie Hates

  • 2014-04-15T04:00:00Z22m

Matt and Stephanie have a 7-month-old baby and want to enjoy the summer outdoors with their little one. But their unsafe, rotting deck is keeping them trapped indoors. Matt has all the tools to fix the deck but none of the know-how, so Paul must show Matt the techniques to build a functioning deck for this young family.

2014-04-22T04:00:00Z

2x05 The Deck Pam Hates

2x05 The Deck Pam Hates

  • 2014-04-22T04:00:00Z22m

Don and Pam are close to retiring and want to be able to enjoy the next 20 years together in their beautiful backyard. But their 25-year-old deck is so unsafe it needs a complete teardown and rebuild. Don is completely intimidated by even the simplest repair, so Pam needs Paul to come in and help Don build a deck to keep her safe and sound for her golden years.

2014-04-22T04:00:00Z

2x06 The Deck Fatima Hates

2x06 The Deck Fatima Hates

  • 2014-04-22T04:00:00Z22m

Matt and Tanya have lived through years of renovations on their house, but the DIY deck Matt built as a gift for Tanya is a disaster waiting to happen. Matt put it up over a weekend with a few buddies, and let’s just say they might have been a little distracted during the construction. Now Matt and Tanya have a newborn baby girl, Paul teaches Matt a few lessons about deck building and being a responsible father.

2014-04-29T04:00:00Z

2x07 The Deck Lisa Hates

2x07 The Deck Lisa Hates

  • 2014-04-29T04:00:00Z22m

Jeremy and Lisa are remodeling their lakeside cottage into their dream house, but the bland, boring deck that’s currently in their backyard is preventing that dream from becoming a reality. Jeremy is the star drummer for alt-rockers ‘Our Lady Peace’ and when he’s not on tour, Jeremy admits he lacks the skills to build a proper deck. It’s time for our star deck builder Paul to drop by and show Jeremy how to construct a deck to make Lisa proud.

2014-04-29T04:00:00Z

2x08 The Deck Shirley Hates

2x08 The Deck Shirley Hates

  • 2014-04-29T04:00:00Z22m

‘Chef’ Paul built his wife Shirley a makeshift deck 10 years ago, but he used cheap materials and the deck is ready for a complete teardown. Shirley is usually the one wearing the tool belt in this family, but wants her husband to fix the mess he created. Enter Paul Lafrance, who is going to help ‘Chef’ Paul get the ingredients right this time and cook up a proper deck.

2014-05-06T04:00:00Z

2x09 The Deck Tanya Hates

2x09 The Deck Tanya Hates

  • 2014-05-06T04:00:00Z22m

Matt and Tanya have lived through years of renovations on their house, but the DIY deck Matt built as a gift for Tanya is a disaster waiting to happen. Matt put it up over a weekend with a few buddies, and let’s just say they might have been a little distracted during the construction. Now Matt and Tanya have a newborn baby girl, Paul teaches Matt a few lessons about deck building and being a responsible father.

2014-05-06T04:00:00Z

2x10 The Deck Brenda Hates

2x10 The Deck Brenda Hates

  • 2014-05-06T04:00:00Z22m

Brenda and Scott run a prop building business out of their home, and the noisy work often spills onto their deck outdoors. Brenda is desperate for a quiet backyard retreat, and wants Scott to fix up the temporary deck he built in an afternoon – 5 years ago! Scott is stubborn and thinks the deck is adequate, but Brenda’s enlisted Paul and his team show Scott what he did wrong with his deck build and how to fix it properly.

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