You know what you want in the backyard. But the dream deck in your imagination may have a difficult path to travel from concept to reality. Experts say you should browse through magazines and websites gathering pictures, forming a vision of the ultimate outdoor paradise. But how can you build a deck that matches those [...]
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Container gardening is taking off in a big way. People like the idea of moving the garden out of the traditional beds and spreading it around – onto the walls, the porch and the deck. An easy way to incorporate container gardening into your patio is by building planter boxes. Using the same material as [...]
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The weather is beckoning you outdoors. Now is the time to think about converting that patch of dirt outside your patio door to a fantastic new deck. Well thought out deck designs will create an outdoor living space perfectly suited for your lifestyle. Take the time now to consider all of your options. Size and [...]
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Many people require better accessibility to their houses today. This home improvement project can be tackled easily with a wooden ramp installed at the door or off of the porch. Wooden ramps work essentially the same as a deck, except that they are built at an angle and have specific requirements for dimensions and railing. [...]
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Want a true maintenance free solution? Look to PVC (or Polyvinyl Chloride) decks – they will look fabulous for decades without staining. You might wonder about the safety factor though – do they become a slippery mess in the rain? Deck boards today have come a long way. A flat surface made from plastic definitely [...]
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Composite materials are highly touted as maintenance free. But don’t be fooled – you still need to clean them. Just like any surface, especially one that is exposed to the elements, composite decking requires regular cleaning. Why? If you leave dirt, debris, tannins or whatever on the material, the appearance will be downgraded significantly over [...]
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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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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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