Decks

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  Tips for Installing Concrete Pier Footings

      Rigid plastic footing forms are new alternatives to conventional forming methods for concrete pier footings. These types of piers are quicker and less [...]

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  Build Your Own Backyard Gazebo

  The Perfect Spot for Relaxing Outdoors

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  Deck Helpers: Innovations and Accessories

  Decks are such a hot item for today’s home. There seems to be no limit to the new innovations, helpful accessories and decorative accents that [...]

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  Building a Red Cedar Pergola

  Pergolas have been around for centuries, adding structure and beauty to outdoor living areas.

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  Working with Wood Stains: Inside and Out

  Long, hot summers and cold, rainy winters can give exterior wood a heavy dose of weather damage. This includes your wood deck, as well as [...]

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  Don’t Forget the Deck When Winterizing the Yard…

      The kids are back in school, summer grilling and outdoor lounging is over, and in most spots across the U.S. it’s just too [...]

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  Tips for Maintaining Outdoor Wooden Decks

  Cabot, the inventor of the first decking stain, shows homeowners how to protect and beautify their wooden decks.

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  Build a Gazebo

  Enjoy peaceful summer nights in your own gazebo.

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  Build a Screened Porch

    Ahhhh, the romance of a screened porch—lemonade and cool comfort for those hot summer days and a hammock or chaise lounge for slumbering those [...]

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  All Hands on Deck

  A beautiful wood deck can contribute directly to your home’s value and to your family’s quality of life, and whether the deck is 200 square feet or 2,000 square feet, many people are passionately proud of their decks.

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