By Matt Weber Refinish a deck to renew the look and protect it from the elements. For decades genuine wood has remained America’s most
Tools & Materials for the Outdoor Retreat Spring will be here before we know it, making late winter an ideal time to get a head
By Matt Weber Staining and Sealing to Fight Mother Nature. The natural beauty, durability and affordability of wood are what keep pressure-treated lumber at the
Here’s a 10×10′ swimming dock that you and your friends can build in a weekend.
The North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA) Honors a Wounded U.S. Soldier
Decorative accessories make a wooden handrail strong and stylish.
Q: I’m planning to build a deck on the back of my house. I want to put a ledger board along the rear wall, but
Protect and beautify your exterior wood with a quality preservative. Here’s a look at the type of products available and some tips on how to apply them.
Applying the Cantilever Concept to Your Deck Designs
Add comfort and beauty to your deck with lighting, fans and electrical outlets.
Decks are some of the most popular homeowner projects. They can be a small extension off a family room, bedroom or dining area; or they
Replacing Worn-out Wood with Low-Maintenance Composites Decks take a lot of abuse. Due to their very nature, we expect them to withstand brutal attacks from
New deck materials balance aesthetics and “green” building with low maintenance and long-lasting performance.
Tearing down decks is more fun with the right demolition tools
Pro builder and radio personality shares tips on building the best deck.
These deck posts integrate with joists and decking to make a safe, sweet-looking handrail.
A board-by-board guide to renovating the best room of your home.
From thorough cleaning to re-decking, here’s a look at how to breathe new life into an old deck.
Install a Plastic Rail System with the Strength of Concrete
Attention to Detail: Add both form and function to the outdoor living space.
How to build a deck over an existing patio slab with low clearance.
Not just any nail will do … Using the right type of fastener will make a world of difference in treated-wood projects.
Forget string and batter boards. Use the deck’s bandboards—and a cantilever beam—for fast layout and framing.
Rigid plastic footing forms are new alternatives to conventional forming methods for concrete pier footings. These types of piers are quicker and less expensive to
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
Pergolas have been around for centuries, adding structure and beauty to outdoor living areas.
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 chilly
Cabot, the inventor of the first decking stain, shows homeowners how to protect and beautify their wooden decks.
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 warm
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.
Extreme How-To recently published an article featuring Tando Composites Beach House Shake Atlantica being installed at the Dartmouth, Massachusetts Fire Station. Beach House Shake was a part of the exterior renovations that were done as part of an overall expansion and updates. You can read the article here. Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, […]
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