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Trex Deck in Wooded Backyard Is The Best Composite Decking Brand

Should You Build Your Own Deck? DIY Vs. Hiring a Pro

Anyone whose handy with a hammer and saw might be wondering how hard it is to build a deck on their own. After all, DIY has become increasingly popular for homeowners. But should you build your own deck? That’s the age-old question with many different answers. Well, kudos to you for being open to both options! Because while some decks may

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Trex 2nd Story Deck in Toasted Sand

6 Lawn Edging Ideas for Landscaping Around Your Deck

An essential part of creating a winning backyard landscape is the type of edging you choose. It’s no secret that there are plenty of lawn edging ideas that will keep your garden neat and tidy. Edging can act as a barrier for roots, which prevents plants, grass and weeds from spreading into other parts of your yard. Also, landscape edging

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Maintenance Free Deck by Trex - Custom Deck Creations

How to Care For and Clean a Trex Deck (And What NOT to Do)

I know what you’re thinking… The reason you chose composite decking was so you didn’t have to deal with maintenance, right? Well, even Trex (or any composite decking) needs a little TLC sometimes – but not so much in terms of maintenance, more so in terms of general care of an outdoor surface. But let me put your mind at

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Shade Tree Pergola on Trex Deck

Deck Upgrades: 9 Improvements and How Much They Cost

Deck upgrades are how you turn a good deck into a great one.  Whether you’re building brand new or updating an existing one, creating a custom deck that suits your needs has never been easier.  From improving functionality to simply making your deck look better, here are nine deck upgrades you should consider and how much they cost. Double Picture Frame Not the picture

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Ground Level Trex Composite Deck

The Top 5 Deck Improvements Customers Regret Not Doing

It’s always the “what ifs” and “if only’s” in life that gets to us. These concerns are more common in new construction homes (should have installed more windows, a bigger closet, different baseboards, a larger kitchen island, etc.). But we’re no stranger to them as deck builders.  Now and again, we hear from customers about deck upgrades they wish they

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Grey stairs with black railing leading up to an exterior deck on the back of a condo

All-Inclusive Guide to Stair Handrail Building Codes

When you’re designing a deck, building codes regarding handrails and stairs can seem a bit mysterious at first. Fortunately, you don’t have to give yourself a headache trying to figure it all out on your own. As deck builders, we deal with the rules and regulations on a daily basis. So today, we’re going to share what we’ve learned in

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Trex Island Mist Deck in Backyard with Wide Stairs

What is a Good Size Deck? 6 Things You Should Consider

A backyard deck can be your outdoor haven to relax and spend time with friends and family. But the size of your deck will either add to the experience or take away from it.  That leads us to one of the most common questions we get: “What is a good deck size?” There’s no one size fits all answer. After

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AC Unit and Vent On New Home

Can You Build a Deck Around an AC Unit, Dryer Vent, or Gas Meter?

Homebuilders love to create little obstacles for us deck builders. Everything from AC units, gas meters, dryer vents, sump pumps, water spigots, and so on… Of course, we understand they all serve a purpose. Fortunately, any difficulties they create during a deck design or build are usually quick and easy to solve. Today, we’ll cover the guidelines for building around

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