New Trex App Brings Deck Design to iPad

by ryw | Jul 30, 2012 | Blog, Deck, Deck, Porch & Patio

Trex Company recently announced the release of their Deck Color Visualizer App for the iPad. The App let’s users explore all the deck color options available from the wood-alternative decking and railing company. It also makes it easier to share ideas with...

Cleaning Up After the 4th | Deck Cleaning and Deck Maintenance

by ryw | Jul 6, 2010 | Blog, Deck, Deck, Porch & Patio

We hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend. For those who hosted a party (or two), we know clean-up can be a pain, especially on certain surfaces like your deck. Don’t waste any time when it comes to cleaning off that wood, composite or plastic deck. The...

Post Memorial Day Clean Up | Deck Cleaning and Deck Maintenance

by ryw | Jun 1, 2010 | Blog, Deck, Deck, Porch & Patio

Memorial Day has come and gone, but for those of us who hosted a BBQ or gathering may have more than the memory lingering on. I can practically smell all the ketchup stains worked into those decks. The return to work today might be a valid excuse for putting off the...

A Maintenance-Free Deck: Is This for Real?

by ryw | Jan 29, 2010 | Blog, Deck, Deck, Porch & Patio

Editor’s Note: Sorry to say (or maybe not) ProFekt has gone the way of other “too good be true” miracle products, but before you split, we suggest checking out these time-tested low-maintenance decking solutions that could, in actual fact, serve you...

Deck TLC

by ryw | Aug 5, 2008 | Blog, Deck, Deck, Porch & Patio

I love the deck at our house. It’s the perfect place for a meal, a book or just chillin’. To keep a deck in shape, you have to spend a little time with it, though. Every year, you should check for damaged boards and be prepared to replace some. The structural supports...

Front Porch Fixes

by ryw | Jun 8, 2008 | Blog, Deck, Porch & Patio, Porch

I have always dreamed of a large, wraparound farmer’s porch on my house. My little Cape Cod doesn’t have one, so I guess I’ll have to keep dreaming for a while longer. If you have a front—or a back—porch that’s not brand-new, you probably need...