If you are renovating or building a new home and you love a bit of outdoors time, a deck is probably high on your to-do list. Creating a great outdoor space is very important to a lot of people when renovating and building. So, what do you do for your outdoor space? Do you have…
If you have just recently spent a large amount of money installing a new deck you don’t want to let the investment go to waste, so you need to endure you look after it, so it lasts a long time. There are many ways you can treat it, and there are many things you need…
Whether you’re planning on renovating or building your deck brand-new, a Do It Yourself (DIY) job might seem like a good idea at the time. You might have worked on a deck before, you may consider yourself a bit of a professional when it comes to DIY, but the benefits of hiring a professional for…
Deciding on the design for your deck can be challenging. There are so many decisions to make on the size, shape, materials that it can even be a little bit daunting at times. Hiring a professional contractor can take the guesswork out of creating a deck that suits your requirements, and it can ensure your…
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…