Decks & Porches

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Composite Decking Has Come a Long Way

When composite decking first hit the market around 25 years ago, it was heralded as the best thing to happen to deck building since decking screws. That enthusiasm was...Read more about Trex Decking

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IDEAS

Screened-In Porches Make for Versatile Additions

Have you ever wanted to relax on a nice summer day without being exposed to all those outdoor nuisances? Do you ever have the desire to sit in a rocking chair and relax...Read more about Screened-In Porch

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• Those Sleepy Little Sleeping Porches
• Sun Porches are a Relaxing Addition to a Home

• Juliet Balcony: Extending the Indoors Outside
• Country Porch Designs for the Whole Family
• Deck Ideas: Add a Hot Tub
• Aluminum Awnings: Made for Shade
• Deck Design Ideas
• Atlanta Install Deck
• Contractor helps get the party started
• Install a Deck in Seattle with Seattle Deck Builders
• Install a Deck: Phoenix Deck Builders
• Going Green with Decks, Patios, and Porches
• Relax in Your Front Porch Swing
• Have Better BBQs
• Finding the Right Portico for Your Home
• Boston Install Deck
• Denver Install Deck
• Baltimore Install Deck
• Minneapolis Install Deck
• Pergola Plans
• Why Deck Sealing Saves Money
• Decked Out: Decision-Making Made Easy
• Oakland Deck Installation
• Sacramento Deck Installation
• Install a Deck: New York Deck Builders
• Deck Railings for Summer Safety
• Chicago Deck Installation
• San Francisco Deck Installation
• San Diego Deck Installation
• Install a Deck: St. Louis Deck Builders
• Install a Deck: Portland Deck Builders
• Beat the Heat with a Deck Awning
• Is your Deck Wood Good? Pros and Cons of Common Deck Materials
• Los Angeles Deck Installation
• Pergolas: No Longer Just for Looks
• Install a Deck: Newark Deck Builders
• Install a Deck: Orlando Deck Builders
• Composite Decking
• Front Porch Design
• Low Voltage Lights for Your Deck or Porch

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KNOW-HOW

Rooftop Decks: Building a Deck with a View

A lot of decks are essentially raised patios. Other than the convenience of walking out of the second floor of your home out onto your deck, one of the best reasons to build a deck...Read more about Roof Deck

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• New Decks: What to Expect
• Deck Maintenance

• Wood-less Timber: Fantastic Plastic Lumber
• Houston Deck Builders: Install a Deck for your Home
• Decks and Porches Glossary
• Deck Basics
• Finding the Right Deck Builder for the Job
• Checklist: Recommended Questions to Ask a Deck Builder
• Protect Your Deck from Dry Rot
• How Do I Replace a Bad Deck Board?
• How Do I Replace My Damaged Cool Deck?
• Checklist: Deck Maintenance
• Can I Stain Underneath My Deck?
• Install a Deck: Austin Deck Builders
• Washington DC Deck Installation
• Can I Refinish a Peeling Porch?
• Can I Build a Deck Myself
• Deck & Porch Prep Steps
• Should You Build a Deck or Hire a Pro?
• Working with Deck Builders

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TIPS & ADVICE

4 Outdoor Essentials with Upgrade Potential

There are obligatory components that are essential to any yard in order to make it fully functional. However, once the basics are achieved, you're still not done...Read more about 4 Outdoor Essentials

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• The Southern Elegance of a Wrap Around Porch

• How Do We Get Rid of Mold and Mildew Under a Deck?
• How Can I Fix My Splintering Deck?
• What Material Should I Use to Replace My Rotting Deck and Siding?
• Lasting Outdoor Furniture is a Thing of Beauty
• Install a Deck: Dallas Deck Builders
• Pool Deck Coating and Repair

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