Another project with many different applications, it pays to know how to build a retaining wall in wood. Stone is popular and sturdy for backyard and even commercial use. You can pick up any number of different styles, sizes and colors at your local building supplies store. But if you’re looking for a natural, economical [...]
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As of January 31st the doors will be closing on your chance to save some tax. And who doesn’t like to save tax? If you have taken advantage of the federal government’s offer to give you a credit worth up to $1350.00, good for you. If you had great plans to do some backyard improvement, [...]
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If you need storage and organization in your backyard, the best options are sheds. But how will you choose between all of the prefab, manufactured styles available at the local Home Improvement store? Look beyond those cookie cutters and consider a custom built shed. The first benefit is size and shape. If you buy a [...]
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When you are inside in the evening and you need more light to work, converse or just plain relax, you simply flip a switch. What could be easier? Bring more hours of enjoyment and better functionality to your exterior living area by installing strategically placed deck and landscape lighting. There are many different products out [...]
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Your deck often serves as an exterior living room during the warm months from spring to fall. Like your interior rooms, a quick assessment and a tidying will help you to enjoy it more when the snow’s gone. Whether your deck was installed with Pressure Treated, Cedar wood, Composite or Vinyl material, the surface will [...]
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One thing to consider when installing a hot tub into an existing decking surface is the amount of extra support you may need. If you have a ground level deck (less than 24” off of the ground), a simple installation procedure can be done. A hole is cut into the deck flooring and the hot [...]
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Pressure Treated Wood is simply the industry name for wood that is treated or preserved with chemicals to make it more resistant to rotting, decay and termites. Heritage Design uses wood treated with A.C.Q. – which is a combination of Alkaline, Copper and Quaternary Ammonium compounds. This combination does NOT include any EPA listed hazardous [...]
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