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OSHAWA — The next phase of Habitat for Humanity’s Centre Town project is underway and the organization is hoping to see lots of hands on deck for the newest phase. A group of 911 responders [...]

Am I the only one chanting “FIRE, HANNAH!” over and over again? I hope Captain Sandy acts fast while she is still livid with that troll on this “to be continued” episode of Below Deck [...]

Imagine building a perfectly good deck in your backyard only to have to tear it out because it violated the town’s zoning bylaw. That’s exactly what happened to resident Rob Hunter. A bylaw [...]

Kunos oil from Livos is a natural oil for floors, counters and furniture Livos is a Quebec manufacturer of natural finishing oils, and they are very transparent about the composition of their [...]

If you have a deck in your backyard, chances are that you’re going to use it a lot for things like socialising and relaxing time alone. Sometimes it’s hard to enjoy all of these things when you [...]

A concrete stoop and steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck. A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove. Most of the time you will need to break the concrete [...]

Step-by-step advice on laying a simple deck A simple deck at ground level is a straightforward project – a perfect starting point if you’re new to carpentry. Before you start laying, check [...]

There is plenty of hype about composite decking at the moment, with everyone from timber merchants, design magazines and radio presenters waxing lyrical about the growing trend to hit [...]

The floor surface of the deck is made of decking. You can think of it as the skin of your deck. Decking is structural in addition to being an aesthetic element for deck construction. Decking must [...]

Design the Deck of Your Dreams Design your deck like the pros with our free Deck Designer tool. Customize your perfect backyard retreat by choosing from a variety of colors, materials, shapes, [...]