Do-It-Yourself

Northeast Gardening – Add Some Life to Your Outdoor Deck or Patio in the Fall

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The Northeast is known for its lush and bountiful foliage. All the deep greens and bright colors are striking at first sight. But you may be wondering what to grow this season. Here is a list of steadfast fall plants that will thrive in your region. These plants can be a great addition on or around your deck. If you are the type of person who loves to spend a cool morning or quiet evening outside, then add some new life to your deck, front porch, or garden with these plants:

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Deck Restoration Products – Saving Grace, or Lipstick on a Pig?

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If your car looked like this, would you just paint it or purchase a new one?
If your car looked like this, would you just paint it or purchase a new one?

Every so often new decking products come on the market. These products always claim to be the “perfect solution,” and the last item you’ll ever need. While some products really do live up the hype, there are still plenty that fall short of their claims.

Over the years there has been an increasing number of homeowners using deck coating products to salvage their rickety old pressure treated decks.  Here’s some interesting things to consider before you decide to paint your deck with these new coating products.

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It’s Decktober! Save Now on Deck Tiles, Ipe & Cumaru

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In the spirit of Fall, we’ve dropped the prices on some of our most popular decking products: 24×24 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Smooth) 20×20 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Smooth) 20×20 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Anti-Slip) 1×6 Plus® Advantage Ipe* 5/4×6 Advantage Ipe* 1×6 Plus® Advantage Cumaru* 5/4×6 Advantage Cumaru* So, if you’ve been looking for …

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Why Advantage Deck Tiles™ are Perfect for DIY Remodeling

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Looking for a fall project that will create a beautiful outdoor patio while involving the whole family? Our Advantage Deck Tiles™ are the best solution to give life to boring, gray, aging concrete without having to spend enormous amounts of time installing it. This homeowner and architect used our Advantage Deck Tiles™ in his back …

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Resurface Your Porch or Patio with Tigerwood Deck Tiles

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If you’re looking at what deck tiles options are available, you’ve probably run into 12×12 plastic tiles sold all across the web. While these tiles makes themselves appear to be a good bargain, (especially if you’re on a tight budget) you don’t have to settle for them. Let’s face it; the cookie cutter look of …

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Deck Lighting 101 – Post Cap Lights

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The most noticeable and biggest fixtures for accent deck lighting are post-cap lights. Post-cap lights are ideal for lighting up stairways and deck entrances. They also act as indicators for middle posts along the edge of the deck. Not only will post-cap lights enhance the look of your deck, it will add safety to your …

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