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Decking Projects

Creaky Deck Boards? Here’s How to Fix Them

There’s nothing quite like stepping onto your backyard deck with a fresh cup of coffee in hand—unless, of course, you're met with a loud, drawn-out creak underfoot. That unwelcome sound can quickly kill the vibe. Whether your deck is brand...

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Decking Projects

This Year’s Most Popular Trex Deck Colors

When it comes to upgrading your outdoor space, the color of your deck matters more than you might think. The right shade can pull everything together, matching your home, landscaping, and personal style. At Decks & Docks, we carry a...

Decking Projects

7 Hardwood Decking Maintenance Tips

A hardwood deck is an investment that improves the value of your home and provides a space to spend valuable time with friends and family. If you’ve recently installed a deck using Ipe, Garapa, Cumaru, or any other gorgeous hardwood...

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New Options for Exterior Trim and Moulding

Trim, moulding, and columns can be used to add the finishing touches that bring your home’s exterior design together. But for years, these decorative additions have only been available in wood - until now. New innovations in home design have...

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Dock Projects

How to Choose the Right Dock Ladder

One of the most important dock accessories you can invest in is a ladder. Even if you don’t use your dock for swimming, a ladder provides a way to get back up onto the dock if someone falls into the...

Dock Projects

7 Dock Customization Ideas

You’ve just installed a beautiful new dock on your waterfront property — now it’s time to make it your own! While it’s easy to find customization ideas for decks and patios, docks tend to be overlooked. But the truth is,...

Dock Projects

How to Anchor a Floating Dock: Everything You Need to Know

In the last few decades, floating docks have become one of the most popular options on lakes and ocean bays. Compared with traditional piling structures that are driven into the seabed, floating docks are quicker to install, easier to maintain,...

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Earth Anchoring Systems Explained

Seawalls are necessary to protect waterfront properties from erosion and flooding. But when water from a heavy rainfall builds up on the land side of a seawall, it can put pressure on the structure and cause it to lean toward...

Dock Projects

6 Lighting Ideas to Illuminate Your Dock

Lights don’t just improve your dock’s visual appeal — they’re also a necessary safety feature. Illuminating the water’s edge at night prevents boats from bumping into your dock and people from falling off of it. So what’s the best way...

Decking Projects

What Is the Best Decking Material?

So, you’ve decided that you want to build a deck for your home or business. What type of wood should you use? Should you even use wood, or are composite and plastic materials better? The truth is, there is no...

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