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LITTLETON — Coloradans love their outdoor living spaces. This summer, a DIY Network show called “Mega Decks” is broadcasting this love to the whole nation. “We’re an outdoor state. That’s our [...]

If you’re looking to build a new backyard deck or replace an old one, here are five factors to consider before the first board gets nailed into place, according to Wally Montpetit, the owner of [...]

It’s time to get started on building a deck, so you’ll have it ready in time to enjoy spring and summer weather. There are a few steps that every homeowner, contractor, and designer [...]

A deck can beautifully bridge the gap between indoors and out, providing an inviting, comfortable space from which to enjoy your backyard. And far from being a basic rectangle at the back of the [...]

Luke Williams launched his own landscape design-build business in Blue Mountains, Ontario, with the goal of creating custom outdoor spaces for the area’s high-end residential customers. Within [...]

Outside guide: deck stain tips for the best results with the least maintenance Protecting your investment is the name of the game when it comes to outdoor maintenance. Uncoated wood will rot with [...]

Deck design with many options If redoing your deck is on your summer to-do list but you want to design outside the box, TimberTech Azek now offers composite deck materials in two different widths [...]

Summer’s finally here and as we start to spend more time outdoors, you may look around your yard thinking that it’s missing something. Outdoor structures like decks, fire pits and pools can bring [...]

Over the last 25 years, wood deck finishing and refinishing has proven to be the single most common home improvement topic people ask me about. Many Canadians have decks that are aging poorly and [...]

The right deck and fence can resolve privacy concerns while maximizing the pleasure to be found in your own backyard. A compact townhome, big family house or something in between — “whatever the [...]