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Decking Projects

Best Practices for Deck Ventilation (And Why It Matters)

If you want your deck to last, ventilation is essential. Moisture is your deck's worst enemy, and without proper ventilation, that moisture gets trapped. The result? Rot, mold, mildew, and structural damage that could have been easily prevented. Whether you're...

Decking Projects

Adding an Outdoor Kitchen to Your Deck? Read This First!

Can you build an outdoor kitchen on a deck? If you're thinking about upgrading your deck with a full outdoor kitchen setup or even just adding a grill station, it can take your backyard entertaining and outdoor space to the...

Dock Projects

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...

Closeup of treatment label on marine lumber pile

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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

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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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