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Outdoor living inspires peaceful relaxation and dynamic entertaining.  We love the natural, open environment of a back deck.  The question is, how open should your deck be?  Unlike the rooms inside your house, there are no walls.  However, plenty of solutions provide well-needed backyard privacy for home owners enjoying their...

What You’ll Learn in this Blog: What are Deck Balusters Traditional Balusters New Baluster Inspirations There are many parts that make up a deck.  Usually the most visible part is the railing.  In addition to providing safety for elevated decks, railings enhance the architectural aesthetic.  The rails are the first thing...

Wooden decks are subject to weathering from Mother Nature.  Older decks show signs of aging on the surface.  Have you ever noticed that older wooden fixtures are covered in cracks?  Your deck is no exception.  You can tell a lot about a deck based on the cracked deck boards.  In...

Composite decking is a great choice for installing a low maintenance deck.  Once you decide to install wood alternative decking, you then have to choose a brand.  Even though composite decking is a fairly young concept, there are plenty of companies marketing the product.  With so many choices at varying...

The idea of ‘built to last’ is unfortunately a concept of the past in many ways.  Have you ever heard an older person say “they just don’t make them like they used to?”  Fortunately, some things are still built for durability.  One of them is decks.  Home owners add decks...