With so many DIY fixer-upper ideas when it comes to home improvement, you might be inspired to do some upgrades of your own. While decorative renovations can be easy projects, sometimes it is a good idea to leave structural work such as upgrading your deck …
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While no deck will last forever, an ounce of prevention will save you the time and money required for repairing and rebuilding it. The key here is preventing wood rot, which is a fungus that feeds on wood. It only takes a few spores finding …
Read Full ArticleIf you have a sloped backyard, you may have thought that you have no chance of building a beautiful deck upon which to party, gather, and rest. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Whether you want to build a deck on your sloping backyard …
Read Full ArticleYou can’t always control the grounds that your home is situated on, but it doesn’t mean that you’re unable to have a deck built just because the grounds are not even. Decks are the perfect way to relax, unwind, entertain, and spend quality time with …
Read Full ArticleHomeowners are often encouraged to choose a composite deck over a wooden one to avoid extensive maintenance. Doing so may not be necessary, as a cedar deck could be every bit as easy to maintain for a number of reasons. Keep these four things in …
Read Full ArticleHaving a deck means also having the responsibility of keeping it in good condition and preventing any unnecessary deck repairs from occurring. It only makes sense to want to protect your investment. Check out what a good deck inspection checklist should look like. Environment and Weathering …
Read Full ArticleDesigning a well-graded handsome driveway is one thing — incorporating a bridge into the design makes for a whole new ballgame. Sometimes, the only way to reach a home site is to build a bridge over a creek, stream, wetland, or gully. Planning an attractive …
Read Full ArticleIf you are working up to selling your home, you might be looking into upgrades and repairs that can help your home sell. One upgrade you should consider is having your decks inspected and repaired if needed. Here are three reasons deck repair should be …
Read Full ArticleDeck Contractor We are well into the season for deck collapses. From June to August, we receive the most calls about the catastrophic failure of a deck. It is an all too familiar story of a family enjoying the summer when, almost without warning, they …
Read Full ArticleBridge Driveways If you live in the Oakland Hills, Montclair or Piedmont area, there’s a good chance that you will need a bridge driveway to reach your home. Bridge driveways allow you to have part of your home on the side with the street and …
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