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Flooring fashions drift in and out, but hardwood has an amusing habit of outlasting most of them. Across the years, I’ve watched plenty of flooring looks gain traction, spread through homes everywhere for a few seasons, and then abruptly make those same homes feel stale. If you’ve spent enough time around construction, you’ve probably witnessed …
August can be an interesting month in the building material business, especially for those starting Home Renovation Projects. I’ve always thought August tends to sneak up on people. One minute you’re talking about Memorial Day projects, and the next minute somebody’s asking whether they can get their deck finished before Labor Day. For one thing, …
August can be a pretty busy month for construction and home improvement. There’s still plenty of summer left, but fall is getting closer. If you’ve spent enough time on job sites, you probably know how quickly those last few weeks of summer can disappear. One minute you’re looking at the calendar thinking you’ve got plenty …
Hurricane season is a good reminder that your deck has to withstand more than everyday foot traffic, patio furniture, and the occasional summer storm. High winds, heavy rain, and flooding can put considerable stress on an outdoor living space. Checking your deck is one of those jobs that’s much easier when you aren’t scrambling around …
Late summer is one of my favorite times to tackle an exterior siding project, especially if you’re considering hardwood cladding for a beautiful and durable finish. And I’ll admit, part of that is personal. I’d much rather work on the side of a house in late August than fight spring mud or discover in November …
Late summer can put a deck through some pretty rough conditions. For example, a deck might bake in 90 degree sun during the afternoon, then face cool nights only a couple of weeks later. In fact, in some parts of the country, you can get a pretty good temperature swing in a single day. It’s …
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. As a result, you spent the last few months grilling, hosting, and enjoying your outdoor space. Now give the deck some attention before cooler weather and falling leaves take over. You know how it is one minute you’re flipping burgers, the next the calendar’s flipped and fall’s …