In Family Handyman ‘s series DIY Diaries , real DIYers share the projects they’re most proud of. They recount the full story—from laying out the initial plans and wrestling with frustrating setbacks to celebrating their proudest moments. These candid accounts reveal the true ins and outs of DIY, and will leave you with practical tips that’ll give you the confidence to conquer your next build. This edition of DIY Diaries comes from within our very own community. Reader Cary Mark spoke with us about taking on a family project: a DIY deck. Mark self-describes as a DIYer who tries “to take on projects that I feel are not way over my head, but are still a bit outside my comfort zone.” In this case, that project came about when Mark’s son reached out with a proposition.…