The Environmental Benefits of Sustainable Decking Materials
If you’re planning to add a deck to your home, or replace an existing deck, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is what type of decking material you want your deck built from. A growing trend among homeowners today is to choose materials that are environmentally friendly. If [...]
Hiring a Deck Contractor? Top Things To Consider Before You Sign
Imagine this: you’re sitting on your new deck with a cool drink in hand, the sun on your face, the summer breeze blowing through your hair, and the sound of the kids playing off in the distance. Ahhhh…bliss! Adding a deck to your home can bring a lot of enjoyment [...]
Planning a Deck Build This Spring? Here Are 5 Steps You Should Take Right Now
If you’re planning a deck build this spring, there are a number of factors to consider. From size and layout to materials and special features, it’s important to think through everything you want in a deck before you schedule a build. In other words, there’s a lot more to planning [...]
Re-Deck and Re-Rail: How To Update Your Deck Without a Complete Rebuild
Want a new deck, but dread the cost or time a rebuild will take? Consider a re-deck and re-rail! You don’t always have to tear down your entire deck to get a fresh new look: in many cases, you can simply update the decking fascia and railing. This is called [...]
Update Your Home This Winter With These 3 High-ROI Indoor Renovation Projects
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean the Outdoor Solutions team isn’t hard at work! Did you know that, in addition to our exterior work like decks, porches, and hardscapes, we also do indoor home remodels? It’s true! Since winter is the best time to tackle indoor renovation projects, we thought [...]
7 Deck Railing Trends To Consider for Your Next Deck Refresh
Deck railings add both safety and beauty to your deck. And with a variety of different materials and styles to choose from, the railings you choose can really change the look and feel of your outdoor space. Let’s take a look at the most common choices for deck railing materials [...]
Can You Have a Deck Built in Late Fall or Winter? (Spoiler: Yes, You Can!)
Summer’s over, winter is coming, and you didn’t get your deck built like you thought you would…is there still time? The short answer is, yes! You can still have your deck built this year. It may seem counterintuitive to have a deck built in late fall or winter, because you [...]
Essentials for a Well-Stocked Toolbox: 10 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Are you a new homeowner or looking to buy a house for the first time? Or looking for a gift for a new homeowner? A well-stocked home toolkit can help you take good care of your investment. Whether you tackle big home improvement projects or stick to DIY basics like [...]