Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to get rid of your tree. While it would be easy to just throw it out, there are better ways to dispose of a Christmas tree.
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Here are 7 Tips To Install Your Holiday Lights Safely
The week after Thanksgiving was always a big deal growing up for me. It meant the trees came out of the box (yes, my family had artificial trees) and the lights went up outside. We decorated the front of the house, the walkway up to the front door, the bushes, and even the deck. The house was not complete until those red and green lights were wrapped around the deck railings.
How to Properly Remove Snow from Your Deck
Winter is almost here, and snow is in the forecast for most of the US. For children, this means snowmen, snowball fights, and hot chocolate. For adults it means buried cars, shorter days, and snowed-in driveways.
Did You End Seal Your Entire Deck?
Something terribly wrong happened during the decking installation. Your deck looks shiny and is almost too slippery to walk on. Yes, end sealer was used instead of Ipe Oil.
We’ve actually seen this happen before. I’m going to help you resolve the issue so you can enjoy your deck the way it should.
This is not going to be an easy process, but your deck can be saved! Here’s what you need to do if you spilled end sealer onto your deck:
Restoring Your Gray Deck, The Right Way
Have you ever passed by a store and noticed the color on a poster wasn’t quite right? Or perhaps the color of your car has lost its shine after a few years. What you see are the effect of the sun’s ultra-violet rays. The same ultra-violet rays that cause car paint and posters to fade also …
Looking to Build a Deck over a Concrete Patio? Read This First!
Our Ipe, Cumaru, and Tigerwood decking are among the most sought after materials to use in a variety of outdoor applications. One specific application that’s asked about often are installations over concrete pads. This situation is common in many pool, patio and porch designs. The concrete gets cracked, stained and pitted and the owners want to …
Safety Month – Week 4: Should you look at your deck’s furniture & décor?
The last week of Deck Safety Month is here, which means it’s time to address an aspect of deck inspection that’s often overlooked: the furniture and décor.
Though these objects may seem trivial, they are used by your friends and family every day, so it’s important to make sure they are well-maintained.