Holiday Gift Guide

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

As the 2024 holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the home improvement enthusiast or pro craftsman in your life can be both exciting and challenging. Whether they are...

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Lakeside Deck

How To Build a Solid Lakeside Deck

By Clint Thomas A friend recently called me and asked for some suggestions for a new deck that he was building at his lake house. Turns out I had plenty...

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Graphic showing composite decking prices

Comparing prices of composite decking

With the price of wood nearly doubling, low-maintenance composite decking looks better than ever. As you research the options and compare prices, keep in mind that many manufacturers offer different product lines at different price points, i.e., “good, better, best.”

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Trex decking

Best Deck Material Options: Composite, Wood & Alternative Materials

Choosing a decking material is arguably the most important decision you’ll make while building a deck. Different circumstances call for different types of decking, such as composite and wood decking.

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Deck Joist Sizing and Spacing

Bringing your favorite people together to enjoy a beautiful summer day on your deck is a great way to unwind and relax. And while it’s important to have a deck that’s aesthetically pleasing to you, you first have to make sure it’s structurally sound.

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Above ground pool deck

How to Design & Build an Above-Ground Pool Deck

Choosing a decking material is arguably the most important decision you’ll make while building a deck. Different circumstances call for different types of decking, such as composite and wood decking.

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Hot Product

Custom Corian® Vanity Tops

Installing a new Corian® Vanity Top is a fulfilling project for any serious DIY’er. Fully customizable at SolidSurface.com, the new top can be delivered to a bathroom near you. Offering the full 129 current colors of Corian, including the latest Deep Color Technology and Prima collections, is not typically an option through most stores, whether […]

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