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Parts of a Deck: A Guide to Deck Terminology
When you're looking to build your own deck, there's a lot of jargon and terminology that you need to be familiar with. You should know the proper names for all the parts of a deck to be better equipped to...
Beginner’s Guide: Fish Cleaning Tables
There's no greater satisfaction than eating the fish you caught and prepped on your own. But there's also no worse pain than having to clean your catch on a questionable, unsafe surface. It's time to stop using the cutting board...
The Best Composite Decking Brands of 2020
If you’re looking for durable, eco-friendly, high quality, and low maintenance decking material, look no farther than composite decking. Composite decking is an alternative to traditional lumber. Unlike solid wood, composite decking boards won’t splinter or decay and don't require...
A Guide to Selecting the Best Dock Accessories
Docks are more than just a place to park your boat. Today, more than ever, people are spending lots of time at home and looking for ways to enhance their everyday experiences. Adding in the best dock accessories is a...
Treated Lumber Classifications: What You Need to Know
For a first-time deck builder, knowing what type of pressure-treated (PT) lumber to use can be confusing. The labels at the end of each piece of PT lumber aren’t usually very helpful, either—seemingly random numbers, letters, and phrases like “ground-contact”...
Creative Deck Board Patterns and Color Ideas for Homeowners
When it comes to choosing deck lumber, many homeowners think they have to pick a single color and call it a day. But did you know that you can actually go with multiple colors — and arrange them in different patterns,...
9 Things to Know Before Building a Deck
If you have formidable DIY skills and the right tools, then you may be interested in one of the biggest projects a homeowner can take on: building a deck. If you’re not so skilled with a hammer, you can still...
5 Key Benefits of a Hidden Deck Fastening System
When it comes to building a deck, the smallest details matter more than you’d think. You know about lumber types, ladders, and piling protection – but have you considered the actual pieces that hold your deck together? One of the handiest...
5 Easy Deck Landscaping Ideas
If your deck is feeling a little sparse, now is the perfect time to spruce it up with some landscaping. Adding plants, shrubbery, fencing, and other simple decorations can add vibrancy and life to your deck. Fortunately, you don’t have...
5 Common Deck Problems You Need to Watch For
It’s estimated that there are 30 million decks in American homes. Decks are brilliant–they give you a place to relax in summer, a place to spend time with your family, and they add value to your home. It's easy to...
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