We all love Michigan winters! If not for anything else, it serves as a reminder of our joy for the warmth. Spring is the start of deck and grilling season, after all! But what should you do ahead of time to prepare your deck for winter? Once the cold weather arrives and rain turns to […]

An above-ground pool is a key element in creating your backyard oasis—a wonderful place for you and your family to escape to in the outdoors. It’s a place for fun exercise, for kids to play and visit with friends, or simply cool down during the hot summer days.  But as great as a backyard pool

Building a deck requires following many different building codes to guarantee it’s safe to use for you and your family. For example, some codes have the purpose of ensuring your deck can support a certain weight. Or that its structural posts can survive through the coldest winters, etc.  But what are the code requirements for

There’s nothing worse than having a brand new deck that makes you the envy of the neighborhood, only to have it ruined by the sun and stained to high heaven. One of the most important things to consider when buying a new deck is how it will stand up to fading and how resistant it’ll

Do you have a deck that is tall enough so that you have some unused space underneath it? Don’t fret – this is a good problem to have! Whether you decide to use that space for storage, snacking, sports-watching, soaking, or sitting around and chatting, we have some under deck ideas for you. Outdoor Kitchen

Safety should be the number one concern during any renovation or construction project. And digging around your home without knowing the location of utility lines is risky business. Damaging one of these lines can affect entire neighborhoods and pose a real threat to the digger and those in the area. Not to mention it can

 It’s time to start planning for outdoor living. That means designing your ideal outdoor escape, your oasis! And a new backyard deck is a beautiful space for many families to enjoy, whether it be: A romantic night out under the stars A cozy spot to hang out with friends The go-to place for all

Bringing your outdoor space to life with a new design can be a lot of fun, and nowadays, there’s so much information at our fingertips. You can find an unlimited amount of designs to feel inspired by and borrow for your own projects, from resources like our gallery to Google Images, Pinterest, etc. And one of these

An unexpected project delay isn’t necessarily the most fun for anyone, but the reality is it’s a possibility during any build. And what’s most important is being aware of these potential delays to better plan for them. As deck builders with years of experience, we’re already very familiar with what to look for and expect.

Building a deck is a messy job; there’s no denying that.  And you may have even heard a few horror stories about contractors leaving terrible messes behind. But there’s no need for you, as the homeowner, to be picking up scrap pieces of wood or searching for leftover screws. You should get to relax and