Deck Safety Tips – How to Grill On a Hardwood Deck

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Keep Your Owner’s Manual
Read your owner’s manual from cover to cover. Because there are so many types of outdoor grills, you can’t assume that they all work the same. Your grill’s owner’s manual will tell you the best way to use and maintain your grill. It also should guide you to proper safety guidelines that will keep you and those around you safe. Your grill’s warranty and customer service information are important pieces of information that your grill will contain.

Look Up…Do You See The Sky? GOOD!

Don’t grill under a covered porch or other enclosed area. Carbon monoxide poisoning is not something you want to take a chance on, ever.

What’s a Really Quick Way to End a Good Party? Start a Fire, of Course!

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Building Smarter Decks is Easy with DeckWise™

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AdvantageLumber.com is proud to announce we are a distributor of DeckWise™ decking products. When the good folks at Ipe Clip® Fastener Company showed us their new brand of decking screws, color-coded gap spacers, and other decking essentials, we knew right away we had to carry them. DeckWise™ offers builders and the do-it-yourself mavens everywhere premium …

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How Does Cumaru Wood Compare to Other Decking Options?

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Whenever we get people who ask us about how Cumaru compares to Ipe, we give two analogies. Which is the better sports car? A Ferrari, or a Lamborghini? Who was a better boxer? Muhammad Ali, or Mike Tyson? In terms of performance, both Cumaru and Ipe hold their own against the elements. A surprising fact …

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Is Bocote Wood a Good Exotic Flooring Option?

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Bocote flooring
The deep chocolate colored swirls make Bocote flooring a true standout.

When you are looking to make a change in your home, go big.  Look down and imagine how wonderful a new hardwood floor would be in your space.  Hardwood flooring is always a great choice, especially when if you like the look of something dramatic.  With many different exotic flooring options, it’s not hard to find something that fits your personal vision.  If you have been searching for a way to add visual punch to your space, then you need to consider Bocote hardwood flooring.

As you can see, Bocote hardwood flooring bodes a unique appearance.  This exotic hardwood displays intricate swirls and curved lines providing a stylish complexion beneath your feet.  Bocote is easy to work with and when the installation is complete, you will have a smooth finish. This dramatic looking floor choice is resistant to decay and in high demand.  Due to Bocote being stronger than some other available species, it is protective against dents or scratches while preserving the hardwoods natural beauty.

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I LOVE Lumber Photo Contest Winner!

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Congratulations to the winner of our recent “I LOVE Lumber” photo contest. She won 25 board feet of Padauk lumber for pictures of these wonderful exotic hardwood canes. We ran this contest for our newsletter subscribers and received some wonderful entries (view the lumber contest entries here). We want to thank everyone who entered the …

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