12 Custom Deck Design Ideas Homeowners Love

Whatever your reason for wanting to upgrade, you don’t need a big yard or unlimited funds to create a unique, personalized outdoor space. In fact, many of the custom deck design ideas we’re about to go over are popular precisely because they’re both practical and aesthetic. You can be stylish and sensible at the same […]

15 Modern Patio Design Ideas: Stylish Ways to Upgrade Your Backyard

modern patio design ideas

We won’t bore you with a long intro here.  And besides, we’ve got quite a lot to say on this subject.  So, let’s just jump right into some of our favorite modern patio design ideas. 1. A New Way to Think About Concrete Patios Picture transforming what might have otherwise been a drab, grey slab […]

Hidden Fasteners vs Deck Screws: Which Is Better For Your Deck?

Decks are functional and made to be walked all over, just as if they were another room in your house.  But they’re not only built for function, but they’re also meant to look nice and add to your home’s overall aesthetic.  And that, among other things, is what most homeowners are thinking about when they […]

3 Covered Front Porch Ideas To Make Things Vibrant & Exciting

They used to be virtually mandatory in most houses in certain parts of America, but something changed in the past few decades.  We don’t know exactly what it was that changed, and we’re sure there’s a lot of controversy and debate over whatever it was.  However, the fact that it’s no longer a given that […]

2 Stunning Covered Deck Designs To Inspire Your Outdoor Space

Sometimes, you just have to deal with what you’ve got.  But at other times, you’ve got more freedom to craft and modify your space to suit your own needs and specifications.  And on those occasions, you’ll usually be more successful at realizing your grand vision if, well, you actually have one.  To help you craft […]

6 Covered Deck Ideas to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space

Decks are great.  We all know that.  That’s why so many people have them.  After all, they’re not usually the cheapest thing you can do, but people love getting them anyway.  But you know what can make a deck even better?  The subject of today’s article: deck coverings.  More specifically, what follows is a short […]

The Ultimate Guide To TimberTech vs AZEK vs Trex​

Let’s face it, building an entire deck with 100% real wood is expensive.  Also, depending on how concerned you are about the environment, it might rub you the wrong way for ethical reasons.  Luckily, though, there is an alternative that isn’t just nothing or that metal bleacher-style look that you’d expect to see in the […]

How To Clean Composite Decking

how to clean composite decking

Like with any other part of your home, proper care and maintenance are the key to making sure you get the most value for your investment over the longest period of time possible.  If you don’t learn how to clean composite decking and just let things be to themselves, your deck will suffer for it.  […]

5 Benefits Of Installing A Louvered Pergola

louvered pergola

A louvered pergola is a fantastic addition to any yard or deck, and there are a variety of reasons for that.  In addition to obvious benefits like shielding you from the sun, they also just look really nice.  They can also let the sun in when you want them to, so it’s not like they’re […]

Cedar vs. Pressure Treated Deck: Which One Is Best for Your Home?

cedar vs pressure treated deck

A lot of our customers have difficulty deciding between a cedar vs pressure treated deck, and it’s not hard for us to understand why. Both can be great for certain applications, and neither of them is ever really an overwhelmingly bad choice. Ultimately, you’re not trying to choose between a good option and a bad […]

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