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Deck Safety Continued: How Much Weight Can a Deck Hold?

No one wants to unknowingly put their friends and family in harm’s way, but when the weight on top of a deck exceeds the deck...

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Framing

Is Your Deck Safe? 4 Signs You're Standing on an Unsafe Deck

The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) estimates almost half of all decks in the U.S. are past their useful...

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Railing

What is the Safest Deck Railing?

The design aesthetics of today’s deck railing offerings run the gamut from subtle to extravagant and every shade in between....

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Railing

3 Ways to Ensure a Safe Deck from the Ground Up

Over the last few years, backyards have become a sought-after, flexible space to accommodate working from home, unwinding aft...

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Pergolas

3 Hacks for an Earth Friendly Outdoor Living Space

When some homeowners think about backyard sustainability, they might imagine some seemingly impossible demands, like never us...

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Railing

Building a strong foundation for healing at the new rethreaded campus

Sometimes in life we are fortunate enough to cross paths with people and organizations that leave a lasting mark. For the For...

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Railing

5 Tips for Common Deck Railing Challenges

"What is the easiest deck railing to install?" seems like a simple question. However, the answer is highly conditional. What...

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Pergolas

3 Outdoor Living Space Trends to Fall in Love With This Season

Our homes directly influence our mood, health and well-being and so deserve our full attention. Designing for health and well...

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Railing

How to Customize Your Railing for Lifelong Style and Performance

Deck railing is often required by international and local codes. It also presents an opportunity for homeowners to showcase t...

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Fencing

3 Reasons Why a Privacy Fence Should be on Your Project List

Privacy fences can turn any outdoor living space into a peaceful sanctuary for a staycation or just a relaxing afternoon. But...

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Fencing

How Advances in Modern Technology Have Improved Today’s Commercial Fencing

When it comes to owning property, one of the most important decisions to make is the type of security measures to put in plac...

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Pergolas

What to Consider When Choosing Between a Pergola or Gazebo

Both pergolas and gazebos can elevate an outdoor space by giving homeowners shelter from the midday sun and providing a flexi...

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Railing

Deck Railing Roundup: Your Top Railing Questions Answered

So much depends on a deck's railing. It keeps people safe from falling. It can be a place to lean on while admiring a beautif...

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Railing

Deck Railing Match-up: Vinyl vs Aluminum Railing

Outdoor upgrades continue to be popular projects for homeowners. Certainly, the pandemic has created a demand for versatile o...

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Framing

Deck Stairs 101: Why Deck Stairs Aren't as Complicated as You May Think

Deck stair installation can be intimidating. Between demystifying international and local code requirements and reliving the...

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