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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

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

We get a lot of calls from customers asking if we can resurface their deck with composite deck boards. Their frame appears to be in good condition; they just want Trex decking instead of wood. (Who can blame them?) But, contrary to what many homeowners might think, there’s a lot to consider before refinishing an existing deck. Things that go

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

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

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

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

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

We’ve had the opportunity to design and build hundreds of one and two-tiered decks for our clients over the years.  We know how important it is to design the style of deck that will most functionally work for your home, so you don’t find yourself wishing for something different after it is built because it doesn’t suit your needs.  So

Lights are by far the most popular upgrade you can add to your deck and an essential one if you plan on using it during dusk or at night.  Typically, deck lights won’t be bright enough to read a book at night, but they illuminate the space with a soft and warm glow. This type of lighting is especially nice