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 others and...
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Cleaning Up After the 4th | Deck Cleaning and Deck Maintenance
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 last...
Post Memorial Day Clean Up | Deck Cleaning and Deck Maintenance
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?
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 well for years to...
Deck TLC
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
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 to do a little...
Deck Safety Overview
Many of us remember the horrific deck collapse in Chicago in 2003 that killed 13 people and injured 57. While that incident sparked a renewed interest in deck safety, the general interest does not appear to have been long-lasting. DeckLok, a manufacturer of deck...
Deck Days Are Here
I really underestimated how much work reviving the deck could be. I've done tons of painting, so I thought "where's the big deal, it's just a paint job." Well, I was wrong. Doing this right really matters. First there's the need to clean it well—and I mean really...
Muscle Car Barbecue Grill
What do you get when you combine the all-American traditions of auto racing and BBQ grills? Answer—the picture at left. Steve Barker of Ohio specializes in custom-made BBQ grills and he shows his remarkable prowess with this creation. The grill is fitted to resemble...
Beverage with your Barbecue
Stylin' at the barbecue means more than a great apron and a set of tongs. With people building full outdoor kitchens to take advantage of outdoor living, why wouldn't they come up wtih a beverage station to boot? Vintage appliances has a full line of stainless steel...