Lots of times, the area under a second story deck can be an awkward, unused area and, at worst, an eyesore. The grass doesn’t grow properly, and it is always kind of wet and muddy. However, it’s easy to turn this under-deck area into a great outdoor living space, or a garage or storage space! ...
There are so many decisions to make when you are designing your new deck, like what type of railings to use, where to put the steps, and whether to use wood or synthetic materials. If you end up choosing wood decking that needs to be stained or synthetic decking, the color of the deck floor ...
We have had a lot of really creative customers over the years who have had some fantastic deck design ideas. We have come up with a few on our own as well. As a result, we have lots of ideas to help make your new deck stand out from the ordinary. The list below is ...
As a homeowner, it’s not uncommon to hire a few contractors for home improvement projects. Many homeowners can relate to the feeling of trying to decipher fact from sales pitch, and looking over competing quotes to decide which is the best option. As with many other things, asking your deck builder lots of questions is ...
With all the economic uncertainty that surrounds us today, we are all looking to spend our money as smart as possible. And most of us are looking to increase the value and appeal of our property, while also raising our quality of life. So where do decks rank on the list of smart and appealing ...
The hottest new thing, (sorry I couldn’t resist,) in outdoor living this year has, been adding fire pits to our decks. This makes total sense to me, I find few things more relaxing then sitting around a fire with friends and family. This will also help to maximize your deck investment by increasing the time ...
As part of my job, I am the warranty service and deck repair guy. So I get to see a lot of decks, some that we have built and some we haven’t. I’ve noticed a few common mistakes people make that can easily ruin the look of their deck. So here are three things to ...
Add some shade to your deck. This can be as simple as buying a large umbrella or as complex as adding a roof or pergola. Any way you do it, adding shade will increase the amount of time you spend on your deck. Add some lighting. Low- voltage lighting can be installed on most existing ...
The color of your deck matters. Whether you are choosing a synthetic decking color or the color of stain for your wood deck, consider that darker deck floor colors will attract more heat. So, a lighter color will feel cooler to your bare feet. Choose your deck materials wisely. With the wet conditions around a ...
I know as a deck builder I shouldn’t admit this, but I never seem to get around to giving my deck a good cleaning before winter arrives, So if you are like me, when spring finally comes, and the snow melts off your deck, it needs a serious cleaning.If you own a pressure washer, this ...