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Does your yard have good drainage? Is the terrain flat or hilly? Is your yard a decent size—can you choose the perfect location for your deck—or is your yard so small that there is only one (possibly less than ideal) spot? Will a larger deck swallow your backyard whole? What size deck do you need […]
Read MoreIt is a beautiful summer day, warm, but with a slight breeze blowing, and a cloudless blue sky overhead. Why would you want to be cooped up indoors, sweating over a hot stove, watching this scene from a window? Getting outside and into nature frequently, even if it is just your backyard, is a necessity. […]
Read MoreMay is Deck Safety Month! It is the perfect time for enjoying the outdoors, whether entertaining or just cooking out with your families. As deck experts, we are pleased to pass on this checklist by the North American Deck and Railing Association. Not only does the list provide important safety information that can help prevent […]
Read MoreAs the weather warms up and the sun remains in the sky a little longer, we tend to crave being outdoors instead of bundling up inside. It doesn’t matter whether your ideal outdoor space is the front porch or the back patio, the idea of having a pleasant spot to enjoy nature makes all the […]
Read MoreWhen T.W. Ellis discussed a new deck with our clients George and Jeanne Hall of Abingdon, they already had clear ideas about what they wanted to change. Their existing deck was 21 years old, built using pressure treated wood that was now warped, splintered, and weathered. Sadly, their kids would never go barefoot on the […]
Read MoreMany people have the misconception that remodeling and construction work stops during the winter months. Nothing could be further from the truth! Just because Old Man Winter has arrived does not mean that outside construction work cannot continue. If you are contemplating a remodeling project that may involve outside work, such as an addition, don’t […]
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