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7 Ways to Remove Pine Sap from Composite Decking

Pine sap can be a sticky nuisance, especially when it finds its way onto your beautiful composite decking or outdoor furniture. Left untreated, the sap can harden and become challenging to remove, leaving your deck looking less than pristine. While...

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10 Seawall Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Protection

Living near a waterfront property can be a dream come true. The calming sound of waves, beautiful sunsets, and easy access to water-based activities make it an idyllic lifestyle. Managing the potential erosion, flooding, and other challenges posed by proximity...

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What Are Floating Docks and How Do They Work? Learn below.

Floating docks are what they sound like: docks that rise and fall with the water. This type of modern docking solution contrasts with traditional fixed docks, which are secured below the water with piling. But how does a floating dock...

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Mooring Lines & Ropes: All You Need to Know

Moorings come in various shapes, sizes, and materials and are an essential component of boat care. A mooring is any permanent structure to which a boat may attach and remain secure until it's ready for use again. If you have...

Decking Projects

Do I Need a Permit to Build a Deck?

Decks are the perfect way to jazz up your outdoor space. They provide the perfect stage for creating a relaxing outdoor area for al fresco meals with family and cozy social events. Decking provides new functionality for your garden or...

Decking Projects

The Best Composite Decking Brands of 2020

If you’re looking for durable, eco-friendly, high quality, and low maintenance decking material, look no farther than composite decking. Composite decking is an alternative to traditional lumber. Unlike solid wood, composite decking boards won’t splinter or decay and don't require...

Dock Projects

A Guide to Selecting the Best Dock Accessories

Docks are more than just a place to park your boat. Today, more than ever, people are spending lots of time at home and looking for ways to enhance their everyday experiences. Adding in the best dock accessories is a...

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Treated Lumber Classifications: What You Need to Know

For a first-time deck builder, knowing what type of pressure-treated (PT) lumber to use can be confusing. The labels at the end of each piece of PT lumber aren’t usually very helpful, either—seemingly random numbers, letters, and phrases like “ground-contact”...

Top-down aerial view of a patterned deck on waterfront

Decking Projects

Creative Deck Board Patterns and Color Ideas for Homeowners

When it comes to choosing deck lumber, many homeowners think they have to pick a single color and call it a day. But did you know that you can actually go with multiple colors — and arrange them in different patterns,...

A deck on the water's edge installed with premium wood. There is a boat and two deck chairs.

Decking Projects

9 Things to Know Before Building a Deck

If you have formidable DIY skills and the right tools, then you may be interested in one of the biggest projects a homeowner can take on: building a deck. If you’re not so skilled with a hammer, you can still...

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