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Do you own a deck?  The information in this article applies to every home owner with a deck in their outdoor living space.  Whether you use your deck frequently or barely at all, there is a safety concern that we are all responsible for addressing.  Here is helpful information we...

It’s that wonderful time of year again when the leaves fall and we prepare to celebrate the harvest.  Thanksgiving brings family and friends to the table for delicious food and grateful sentiments.  When decorating your table, forget about the old candlesticks and grocery store floral arrangement.  This year, add some...

From 2000 through 2006, 179 decks were reported to have collapsed that left 33 people dead and another 1,122 injured. One of the main reasons so many problems occur with decks is because homeowners do not keep up with maintenance. On top of that, many homeowners build their own decks...

Permitting Building a deck almost always requires a permit.  Builders need a permit to build decks over a certain height and size.  Each geographical area holds different permitting laws and codes to follow.  Start by researching the permitting requirements in your area before starting the project.  As a tip, your contractor...

  Every fall we spend hours raking our yards.  That’s because leaving the leaves can be damaging to the grass.  It also makes the yard look messy.  Growing up, we raked the leaves and stuffed them into big black plastic bags to set out with the garbage.  Now that we...