Adding a deck to your property no doubt will increase its value, both monetarily and aesthetically. There are a few things you need to know, however when installing a new deck that will ensure your deck lasts a long time. Like most other parts of your home that are subject to outdoor conditioning and weather…
Summer is here and you are most likely getting excited about outdoor time a lot more than you have been for months. Outside spaces are great all year round, but there is no better time to utilize the spaces around your home than in the summer, so you need to make sure each experience is…
When you think of renovating your home, the interior areas probably come to mind before anything else. The prospect of investing thousands of dollars into home renovation means that you want to make changes where it counts the most. Bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms—all of the areas where you and your family spend the most…
Today’s homeowner has more information at their fingertips than ever before. This is a good thing, because it allows people to make more informed decisions and consider a wider array of options. But it also creates challenges. For example—let’s say you’ve made the decision to install an outdoor deck for your home. It’s an exciting…
When you think of an outdoor deck for your home, you probably aren’t picturing anything very luxurious. In the past—and even today—many outdoor decks are very basic. A platform, a railing, and probably a staircase allowing access from the ground. The primary use is grilling, lounging and possibly entertaining. These are still important uses for…
Homeowners used to ask outdoor deck specialists what type of wood they would recommend. The answers would usually be the same—and for good reason. While virtually any type of wood can be pressure-treated and used for outdoor decking, there have always been a few outstanding woods—Cedar and Redwood, for example—that naturally stand up to weather…
If you own a home, chances are you’ve dreamt of having your own outdoor deck one day. Maybe you already have a deck. Maybe you’re sitting on it right now, sipping lemonade and enjoying the summer sun. Perhaps you’re even wondering what you can do to improve it. It’s no secret that many homeowners decide…
In years past, outdoor kitchens weren’t very common at all. Relatively few people could afford such a luxury—or perhaps few people realized just how useful an outdoor kitchen can be. Whatever the case, outdoor kitchens have recently seen a sharp increase in both popularity. Higher demand has prompted manufacturers and building contractors to make outdoor…
You never thought it would happen to you, but somehow you find yourself completely unsatisfied with your home renovation experience. Namely, you hired an outdoor deck specialist to construct a new deck for your home—something you considered and planned for carefully. But this so-called expert left you with more questions than answers, more problems than…
Adding a new outdoor deck to your home is one of the most rewarding and affordable renovations out there. When done right, that new deck can add visual appear to your home’s exterior—but that’s not the most important thing. Effectively, a deck gives your home more functional square footage. It gives families extra space for…