Railings, other accessories can help deck projects stand out. The average decking and other outdoor living projects are getting larger and more extensive, so it’s no surprise that the demand...
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This is how much your backyard projects will cost you in 2019
With warmer weather around the corner, our backyards are slowly coming back to life. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, and soon, it will be safe to bring out the...
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A mysterious skull becomes an Ontario homeowner’s headache
The spring of 2017 is not going to feature as Pat Baker’s favourite. On March 8, her third husband, Duff Scott, an 80-year-old investment banker, died of a heart attack....
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New Chinese tariffs are about to make your home renovation more expensive
Home renovation demand is soaring, and so are the costs to do it, thanks to a new round of tariffs on goods imported from China. The latest round hits about...
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Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas Set for $165 Million Refurbishment
Ten years after Oasis of the Seas debuted, and helped to set a standard for cruising’s new builds, Royal Caribbean is giving the ship a makeover. The cruise line announced...
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Repaired White Rock Pier to include concrete deck
When the iconic White Rock Pier has been repaired and is reopened to the public, pedestrians will stroll along a deck made of concrete, overlaid with wooden planks. But it...
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N.S. blasted for paying $8.5 million for U.S. ferry terminal renovations
The Nova Scotia government is under fire for spending an estimated $8.5-million to renovate a ferry terminal in Maine, to help prop up a service running between the state and...
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Preventing Plaza Deck Deterioration
Whether it’s a tree-trimmed podium or a below-grade plaza deck, outdoor amenity spaces are subject to vigorous deterioration in most residential developments due to their sustained exposure to moisture, thermal...
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How much should I spend on outdoor renovations?
Advice for spending appropriately and getting the most for your money In speaking to several industry professionals, the average backyard renovation starts at around $20,000 — with some projects crossing...
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A family-focused Lake Country Favorite Packed With Activity
I spent the better part of my formative years growing up in Pewaukee, and although my family didn’t call the city’s namesake lake home, a close friend’s did — and,...
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