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A new deck is a great way to bolster the value of your home. Not only does it add an attractive quality to your back yard, but it also provides a great spot to relax or even host social [...]

1. Start with the basics: decking color families. Even if you have no idea which specific deck board color you want, chances are you tend to favor a particular group of colors. For example, [...]

Mold is a natural environmental occurrence. If the conditions are right, it can show up almost anywhere – on wood, vinyl, sheetrock, or even decking. It’s not a product defect, so it’s rarely, if [...]

If you’re just starting to plan a new deck build, you may hear the term “inlay” being used as you start your research. An inlay is a design made with deck boards that can be simple or complex. [...]

Warmer weather is upon us, which means we finally break free from a long winter season of being cooped up indoors and spend the longer evening hours outdoors. As we head into the spring season, [...]

As we spend more time at home the line between work and relaxation can feel blurry. Our spaces which once accommodated our busy lives now feel small and crowded as we spend full days at home. [...]

Regardless of the amount of time that you spend in your backyard, your outdoor space should be enjoyed to the fullest. Whether you work from home or only have the opportunity to enjoy your [...]

Before we dive into our deck staining techniques, we need to reevaluate our deck staining expectations. We need to be conscious of the Canadian climate and how it can affect the stain on your [...]

When you look at the empty space around your property, you might find it difficult to imagine how to fill the space. You want to get functional use but to also make it aesthetically pleasing. A [...]

As we all know, Canadian winters can be cold, dark, and above all else, long. That being said, we Canadians have definitely learned to make the most of our four months of summer, for the most [...]