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[singlepic id=65 w=600 h=450 float=center] When you visit the magical theme parks and resorts of Disney World, you feel as if you’ve escaped to another dimension. One of these magical escapes is the Disney BoardWalk Resort. The Disney BoardWalk opened in July of 1996. Visitors and guests are immediately taken back in time to the …
You’ve found the perfect plan and location for your new deck. There is only one small issue: a huge tree is blocking the space where you desire the installation to be. All might seem lost, but don’t worry, you do have options. You can move the tree, although this might appear to be absurd. Finding …
With its crystal blue water and world famous diving, Key West is one of America’s most cherished tropical destinations. Because of the year round tourist traffic, the infrastructure of Key West has to hold up to a lot of things. Tropical storms and hurricanes aside, the docks, marinas, and boardwalks that are all over …
During our visit to Baltimore for the 2012 DeckExpo, some of our employees visited the historic USS Constellation. While they were learning about the history of this vessel and its role in United States history, they also noticed that the interior walkways of the ship were made of Ipe. Inside this historic ship which had …
Building a deck is something you’ve always wanted to do, but you’re a little uneasy about how it can effect insurance or property taxes. Some companies consider an attached deck as an addition to the total square footage of your home and can increase rates or taxes. Don’t feel as if all is lost, there …
A spa or hot tub on your deck adds a remarkable visual emphasis to your home. It involves more than just purchasing a spa and placing it on the deck. An average 8×8 spa fully loaded with people and water can easily weigh 2 ½ tons. Most decks aren’t designed to hold that much weight. …
Over at the AdvantageLumber.com YouTube channel you’ll see many projects that highlight how contractors and homeowners have used Advantage Decking products. While these projects give you an example of possible deck designs, they also show how choosing the right builder is just as important as choosing the right deck materials. There are also profiles on …