Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Pollen Off Your Deck
In spring, we're surrounded by a fine layer of pollen blanketing our outdoor spaces. Cleaning pollen off your deck is crucial to ensuring that it's a welcoming and relaxing space. With this guide, you'll learn how to erase the golden...
Whether a permanent residence or summer lake house, boat docks are a prominent feature of water-front properties and, thus, need regular maintenance to keep them in good condition. When properly cared for, boat docks can add significant value to your...
Has it become too difficult for you to spend any time out on your home's deck due to the presence of flies, mosquitos, and other pests? If so, it's definitely time for you to take back control of your deck....
You’ve chosen the perfect material for your new deck, but you’re not done making design decisions just yet. Now, it’s time to choose the railing — but how do you choose the right style, height, and materials? If you’re having...
Everything You Need To Know About Dock Maintenance
It can be easy to overlook dock maintenance. After all, we tend to be more focused on what’s happening around the dock - the boats coming in and out, the people walking up and down. But for the sake of...
Docks have been a mainstay of coastal communities for millennia. In fact, the oldest dock we know of was constructed sometime in 2500 BCE in Egypt. At the time, such a dock would have been built with only function in...
Are you ashamed of your dock every time you pull your boat up next to it? This is one of the easiest ways to tell that it's time for you to renovate your old dock or, better yet, invest in...
Piling is the foundation of any dock—and choosing the right material is key to building a long-lasting, sturdy dock. In addition to wind and rain, piles also have to withstand being submerged in water and being targeted by marine borers...
As the weather cools down, most people are packing up their outdoor living spaces and getting ready to hunker down inside. While your deck might not be the first thing on your mind, now is the perfect time to give...
Deck Protection 101: How to Prepare Your Deck for Fall Weather
The deck industry is worth 740 million dollars in the U.S. In other words, it's a massive business. If your home has a deck, you're familiar with the cost of installation. And you know that regular care and maintenance is...