Deck Ideas for Small Yards: 10 Ways To Make Your Small Space Shine
This blog was originally published in June of 2021 and was updated in March of 2025. When it comes to creating an enjoyable outdoor space in your yard, bigger isn’t always better. Even a small yard can become a space where you love to spend your time. Imagine sipping your [...]
Small Upgrade, Big Impact: Boost Your Home’s Resale Value With a Basic Deck
As homeowners, we tend to think that only major home improvements will increase our home’s resale value. But in reality, smaller improvements can have a big impact. For example, a basic, small to mid-sized deck is an affordable project that adds functional outdoor space to your home—something that really appeals [...]
5 Small Indoor Home Renovation Projects That Pack a Big Punch
Looking to make some updates to your home this year? If so, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a handful of small indoor home renovation projects that can be done relatively quickly to help make your home more enjoyable and bring about a good return on your investment. [...]
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 [...]