By Toby Bostwick Over the past year, outdoor living spaces have become just as much a place to unplug as they have a designated zone for homework lessons, remote work meetings and intimate dinner gatherings. Given the uptick in time spent outdoors, it’s no surprise Extreme-how-to’ers are taking their skillset to the deck and transforming these once boxy spaces into […]
Build A Bigger and Better Deck That Lasts For Years By Toby Bostwick In a year appropriately dubbed “the year of the yard,” it is no surprise people across the country are thinking about building a bigger and better deck that’s worthy of the ultimate staycation. For Extreme-how-to’ers dreaming about constructing a sprawling deck for outdoor dining, entertaining and lounging, […]
Photo Courtesy of J&W Lumber and Mendocino Forest Products If you’re thinking about installing a new patio cover for your outdoor space, you might be wondering about the differences between aluminum and wood patio covers. Both look stylish, protect against the weather, and won’t break your bank. So, which is right for you? This quick article will compare these two […]
Any job worth doing should be built right the first time around; that’s why professionals choose ProWood®. We offer multiple grades of pressure treated, KDAT (Kiln-Dried After Treatment) and color-treated lumber to suit any deck build. Railing, stair stringers, balusters and post caps are also available to complete your project. Our pressure-treated lumber can be used for above-ground, ground-contact, structural […]
Quarrix® (www.Quarrix.com) proudly unveils its newest product line and expands brand – protective solutions for attics, roofs, and walls to keep homes beautiful and healthy, inside and out. Preventing heat, cold, and moisture from causing damage to the inside and outside of your home is an important concern homeowners barely give any thought to (until you do!). Quarrix products help […]
WITH DISTINCTIVE COLOR, THIS PREMIUM VERSATEX BEADBOARD TURNS A PORCH CEILING INTO A LOW-MAINTENANCE FOCAL POINT By Jason Stimis, Stimis Enterprises, LLC One of my homebuilding clients was pursuing a vision. From foundation to roofline, he wanted low-to-zero maintenance, long-lasting materials and subdued but distinctive appearance. I’m a perfectionist, too. So, last year, I was ready to go the extra […]
Maintenance-Free Outdoor Ceiling Materials from Versatex Offer More Color, Appeal, and Performance Than Ever Responding to demand from builders, distributors and homeowners, Versatex Building Products, LLC, continues to expand its portfolio of authentic color options in maintenance-free PVC for porch ceilings, soffits and accent walls. “Homeowners don’t stop loving color and texture when they insist on labor-saving, weather-resistant trim,” […]
Tando®, a brand of Derby Building Products, announces Beach House Shake has been selected by Coventry Log Homes for the exterior of their “hybrid” Adirondack Willow log home style. This concept allows homeowners to customize the exterior to fit their style and budget. Mark Elliott, VP of Coventry Log Homes, said demand is skyrocketing due to the pandemic, with a […]
New, on-trend color offers the look of blackened cedar Tando®, a brand of Derby Building Products, announces new Char color as the latest addition to its award-winning TandoShake® Cape Cod Perfection line of classic shakes, that feature clean lines and an authentic cedar texture. Char’s unique color offers the beauty of charred, burnt or blackened wood – a look rooted […]
Perfect for Creating Getaways at Home In 2020, millions of people started to spend more time than ever within their property lines. As the pandemic postponed trips and limited interactions to screens, many U.S. homeowners invested in new decks as a getaway: a comfortable exterior room for household gatherings, a peaceful retreat to focus on personal wellness, an outdoor dining […]
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