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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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 are watching the snow melt away with eager minds. They have an outdoor project on the back burner and it’s almost time to begin. But when can you start to build that fence or deck in the spring? What signs should you be looking for and when should you keep waiting? There are [...]
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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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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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