Category: Home Maintenance
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Deck Maintenance Tips and How To Extend Life Of Your Deck
Are you the proud owner of an outdoor wooden deck? If so, then you’re probably familiar with the work it takes to maintain and care for such a large structure. While most people choose wooden decks because they add a nice aesthetic touch to their home, the materials you choose for your deck can make…
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Winter Deck Maintenance Tips
The first snowfall of the year is always enchanting. However, when your deck isn’t ‘winterized,’ you’re looking at damage and repairs once springtime comes around. Taking preventative measures is the easiest way to ensure its longevity and prevent costly repairs. Here are five-deck maintenance tips to get ready for springtime. Remove Debris from Your Deck…
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Deck Maintenance: How To Keep Your Deck Clean and Prevent Rotting
Owning a property with a deck is many people’s dream. They can be great for summer parties, BBQs, or other outdoor activities. However, many people struggle to maintain their outdoor spaces due to the risk of issues like wood rot. There are four easy steps to take that will help to keep your deck clean…
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What Is the Best Material for Wooden Decks?
What’s the best material for wooden decks? Honestly, there’s no wrong choice. There are advantages and disadvantages no matter which type of wood you choose. Some are cheaper upfront but are less durable compared to other options. Thus, they cost more in the long run. Some wooden decks are just expensive, period. But then, the…
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6 Ways to Tell If Your Deck Repairs Require a Professional Solution
Now that the holidays are here and you plan to spend them at home, you’re going to need your deck more than ever. That additional space can be a place to entertain your guests, host some barbecues, or relax as you enjoy the outdoors. But all of these will only happen when your deck is…
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Prepare For the Winter: 7 Ways to Keep Your Deck Safe and Secure
As the summer entertaining and grilling season winds down, you start thinking about the snow that’ll soon fly. If you have a deck, that means you need to take a few extra steps to prep in the fall. Wood deck additions cost an average of $14,360 according to Remodeling Magazine. Doing a little winter prep…
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Deck Care and Repair: 6 Ways To Take Care of Your Deck
Did you know that at least 80% of American homes are more than 20 years old? As such, many homeowners are in a quest to remodel their houses. Wooden deck care is part of home improvement projects that you might want to consider. If you already have a deck, it’s crucial to take care of…
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Don’t Let Your Deck Collapse Under You: Everything You Need to Know About Dry Rot
Are you looking to sustain the life of your deck for years to come? Do you want to learn all that you can about keeping it in good shape? If so, then you should know all that you can about rotting deck boards and dry rot, one of the biggest threats to your deck. Deck…
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5 Signs You’re In Need of Deck Repair
Do you think that your deck needs repair? Maybe it’s been out in the elements for many years, and you believe that it could use a touch-up. Perhaps the deck is starting to show its age and is in desperate need of a new deck staining. Whatever the case might be, there are several signs…