Anyone else have a project they’ve been “temporarily fixing” for years? Learn how Sam Raimondi (DIY Huntress) decided that Coastal Onyx Rods were her perfect, permanent fix.
For five years, Sam kept replacing a rotting board here, fixing something there, and telling herself she would “eventually” renovate it the right way. She had dreamed of having a modern, open deck that would be a space for slowing down to both entertain guests and enjoy quiet mornings with a cup of coffee.
More than anything, she wanted her back deck to feel open—more like an extension of her home than a deck out back. She reached out to see if Viewrail could help.


Sam knew she wanted something sleek and modern, preferably all-black. The Viewrail Exterior Coastal Onyx Rod system delivered exactly what she was looking for, and to top it off, was DIY-friendly.
From detailed diagrams, layout drawings with her posts and handrails, and all of the hardware for installation, she had everything needed for success.


She ripped out the rotted wood boards, replaced them with composite decking, and completely opened up the space to support her modern black coastal rod railing.
And her favorite part? She didn’t need to hire a professional to get a professional-looking result.


And after five years of temporary band-aid fixes, she finally has the modern, open deck of her dreams.
Check out her complete transformation.
