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Decking Projects, Dock Projects

Tips for Painting Pressure-Treated Wood

Can You Paint Pressure-Treated Wood? Tips and Techniques Pressure-treated wood is a durable, long-lasting choice for outdoor projects like decks, docks, and fences. If you’re looking to add a splash of color or a protective finish, you might be wondering...

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Decking Projects

Best Composite Decking Brands of 2025

The demand for high-quality, low-maintenance wood decking solutions over the last few decades has exploded, and composite decking continues to lead the way, offering homeowners durability, beauty, and sustainability. At Decks & Docks, we proudly carry the industry's best brands,...

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Decks & Docks How to Choose a Dock Ladder
Dock Projects

How to Choose the Right Dock Ladder

One of the most important dock accessories you can invest in is a ladder. Even if you don’t use your dock for swimming, a ladder provides a way to get back up onto the dock if someone falls into the...

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Dock Customizations
Dock Projects

7 Dock Customization Ideas

You’ve just installed a beautiful new dock on your waterfront property — now it’s time to make it your own! While it’s easy to find customization ideas for decks and patios, docks tend to be overlooked. But the truth is,...

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Decks & Docks Floating docks
Dock Projects

How to Anchor a Floating Dock: Everything You Need to Know

In the last few decades, floating docks have become one of the most popular options on lakes and ocean bays. Compared with traditional piling structures that are driven into the seabed, floating docks are quicker to install, easier to maintain,...

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Decks & Docks Seawall Earth Anchor
Seawall

Earth Anchoring Systems Explained

Seawalls are necessary to protect waterfront properties from erosion and flooding. But when water from a heavy rainfall builds up on the land side of a seawall, it can put pressure on the structure and cause it to lean toward...

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Dock Lighting Ideas
Dock Projects

6 Lighting Ideas to Illuminate Your Dock

Lights don’t just improve your dock’s visual appeal — they’re also a necessary safety feature. Illuminating the water’s edge at night prevents boats from bumping into your dock and people from falling off of it. So what’s the best way...

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Decks & Docks What Is the Best Decking Material
Decking Projects

What Is the Best Decking Material?

So, you’ve decided that you want to build a deck for your home or business. What type of wood should you use? Should you even use wood, or are composite and plastic materials better? The truth is, there is no...

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Decking Projects

Real vs Composite Wood: Which Deck Material Wins Cost-Benefit in 2019?

When you buy a house, square footage is one of your top considerations. You want to know how much space you'll get to enjoy. Today, though, more and more homeowners are taking advantage of their outdoor space, too. One of...

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Differences Between Composite and PVC Decking
Decking Projects

The Differences Between Composite and PVC Decking

If you’re new to the world of deck building, you might assume that all decks are practically the same — it’s just wood, right? This couldn’t be farther from the truth! No two decks are created equal, and many decks...

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