The Best Time to Build a Deck (Hint: It’s Not When You Think)

The best time to build a deck is often before everyone else starts thinking about outdoor projects. While many homeowners wait until spring, fall can be one of the smartest seasons to plan and build a custom deck because…

Deck Lighting Ideas & Smart Features to Transform Your Outdoor Space

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Thoughtfully planned lighting, built-in audio, and smart technology can make your deck safer, more comfortable, and easier to enjoy throughout the year. When these features are considered during the design process, they blend…

Deck Decorating Ideas for Summer

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Summer is when decks get used the way they were intended: hosting friends, sharing family meals, relaxing after work, and spending more time outdoors. If your deck is looking a little tired or unfinished, the good news is that you don’t need a full rebuild to...

Planning an Outdoor Living Space? 5 Things To Consider Before Upgrading Your Deck

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For some homeowners, there comes a point when their existing deck no longer supports how they want to use their outdoor living space. Maybe the materials are beginning to show age, maintenance has become frustrating, or the layout simply doesn’t work for the way the...

How to Get More Use Out of Your Outdoor Living Space with an Under-Deck Drainage System

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When homeowners invest in a second-story deck, most of the attention naturally goes to the space above – the decking materials, railing selections, layout, and overall design. But one of the biggest missed opportunities is the space underneath the deck itself....

Deck Design Tips: Choosing the Right Deck Size & Layout for Your Outdoor Living Space

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A deck should support how you actually use your backyard and outdoor living space. This includes how your deck functions when you’re hosting friends and family, grilling outside on a weeknight, or sitting down to relax in the fresh air at the end of a long day....