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Prime Your Outdoor Deck for Winter’s Unpredictable Weather
Summer has quickly turned into fall, which means it is time to winterize your outdoor deck. A well-built deck can serve as a great outdoor living space for your family for years and years, but it does take a beating from weather and extended use. Sealing and staining your deck will maintain the integrity of[...]Read More
Wood Posts or Steel Posts – Which Option is Better for Your Fence?
Weather, soil and time all take a toll on our fences, with most wood fencing having to be replaced several times during the lifetime of a house. With this in mind, a lot of homeowners’ question whether steel or wood posts are the better choice. Wood posts do a better job of blending with the[...]Read More
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5 Important Reasons to Keep Your Tree Branches Trimmed
There is something about the richness of healthy, green trees that calms us and helps us to appreciate the wonder of mother nature. If you are lucky enough to live on a greenbelt, or in a wooded neighborhood, then the health of trees is even more important. To keep your landscape beautiful, trees need to[...]Read More
Should I Repair or Replace My Fence?
Like their owners, fences weather and age over time. And while we don’t have to stay outside 24/7, our fences do. Therefore, they are subject to rain, snow, wind, sun and soil shifts. If you are trying to decide whether to repair or replace your fence take the following factors into consideration: How old is[...]Read More
Is Your Outdoor Deck Leaking? 6 Things to Look For
There is nothing like relaxing on your deck with a cup of coffee and a fabulous view. After all, outdoor decks are a great way to bring inside living outdoors. But what happens when your deck is leaking or absorbing water? You may have a leak. Deck leaks appear in several forms, so here is[...]Read More
Which Fence Style Is Best for Your Home?
Choosing a fence for your home can be both mind numbing and exciting. The important questions to answer are; what type of fence is best for your property and what look are you going for? Here are five types of fencing for you to consider: Full Privacy Fences Privacy fences are the most popular option[...]Read More