Low-Maintenance Decking 101: What To Consider Before Your Deck Build
A low-maintenance deck allows you to expand your living space and enjoy the outdoors without having to spend all of your time working to keep it looking and functioning at its best. But there are a lot of decisions to make before building a deck. For instance, you need to [...]
Buying a Fixer-Upper As Your First Home? Our Top 6 Home Renovation Tips
If you’re looking to jump into home ownership with a fixer-upper, there are a few things you need to think about before you buy. When you take on a home remodel, you enter into a season filled with decision making, unexpected delays, and constant budget adjustments. It can quickly become [...]
Why Composite Decking Is a Better Choice Than Wood Right Now
If building a new deck is on your wish list this year, now is the time to start thinking about the details — including what material you will choose to build your deck with. While pressure-treated wood decking has long been a favorite choice for homeowners looking to build a [...]
Top Outdoor Living Trends for 2022 To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Spaces
It may be hard to believe, but spring will be here before you know it. Now is the time to start thinking about upgrades to your outdoor living spaces. From planning a new deck to shopping for new patio furniture, there is a lot you can do right now to [...]
Fall Deck Maintenance: 4 Essential Tasks To Care for Your Deck This Fall
As fall ushers in shorter days and crisp air, we begin the process of getting our outdoor spaces ready for winter: prepping our garden beds, putting away the yard games, and maintaining the exterior of our homes. Fall is also the time to clean up our decks and consider how [...]
Power Washing Your Deck: Why, How, and Our Best Tips
Fall is a great time to power wash your deck, while temperatures are still comfortable for outdoor projects and before they drop below freezing at night. Annual power washing is an important part of your deck’s preventive maintenance. It helps keep your deck looking and functioning at its best, extending [...]
Top Deck Lighting Ideas To Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space
While the summer sun is shining, it’s easy and enjoyable to spend time on our decks, patios, and other outdoor spaces. But what about when the sun goes down? Adding lighting to your deck creates a warm, welcoming ambience and makes your outdoor space safer to navigate after dark. It [...]
Deck Ideas for Small Yards: 8 Ways a Deck Will Make Your Small Space Shine
Here are 8 deck ideas for small yards that will make your small space shine: 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 morning [...]