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The hazards of fine print in your porch or deck contract – top 3 things to watch for

You might not think this is the case but sometimes the longer the fine print, the less you’re getting. There can often be hidden costs to look out for in the specifications list, warranty, or... More

The benefits and drawbacks of using dark rich colors for your new deck

Dark rich colors for flooring are very popular right now both indoors and out. Many people are choosing darker colors for new hardwood flooring on the interior of their home. Similarly, many of our... More

We’ve all heard of low-maintenance decks. Are there low-maintenance porches?

There is no equation for what makes something low maintenance. Instead, there are many pieces and parts to any outdoor living area and any number of those can be built using low maintenance... More

Wood or composite? Top five questions that will help you decide…

Once you decide on what you want to build for your outdoor living enjoyment, the next round of decisions you need to make are material selection decisions. Choosing whether to use wood or composite... More

Building your outdoor living space in phases

These days we’re seeing more and more homeowners building multiple outdoor living spaces into one environment. This often includes some combination of deck, patio and porch as the primary... More

Help! Where did my contractor go?

One of the biggest fears many people have about hiring a contractor is whether the contractor is going to hold true to their commitments. Will the contractor start the project on time? Will the... More

Can you compare contractors like apples to apples?

When we compare stock products, both of the products we’re comparing will have different features. But at least the industrious product researcher could make a chart of both products’ features for... More

Top 5 things to check before selecting a home improvement contractor

Top 5 things to check before selecting a home improvement contractor 1)     Reputation If you’re thinking about a home improvement project, ask around in your community for contractor... More

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