Home Exteriors
HOW TO BUILD A DECK: Avoid the #1 Deck Construction Mistake
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What should I do about a deck that’s bolted to my house without provisions waterproofing The edge of the floor...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
DECK FINISHING CONFUSION: “What Should I Do About ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Making Sense of Deck Finishes Q: What should I do about conflicting advice I’m getting about deck finishing I just...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Updated on August 14th, 2021
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based stain...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
3 Deck Staining Tips from My eCourse “Love Your De...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Your deck is a major investment and the finish you apply is supposed to protect that investment and keep it looking...Continue Reading
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DECK STAIN: 5 Essentials for Staining Your Deck So It Lo...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you're looking to apply deck stain to a new deck or you want to refinish an old deck so the results last, you've...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
VIDEO FEATURE: Double Life of Wooden Deck Plans
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Naturally, if you're building from deck plans, you want that new deck to last as long as possible before rot sets in...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
VIDEO FEATURE: How to Properly Build a Deck on Brick Veneer
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Do you have a brick veneer house with plans to build a deck Brick veneer is a single layer of brick that's built over a...Continue Reading
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VIDEO FEATURE: Improve Your Deck Plans
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Most new deck plans look pretty good on paper at first, but the real test of a deck is how well is lasts after it's...Continue Reading
Article
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the pati...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Will it do any good to put drainage tiles under the patio slabs around the perimeter of our leaky basement The slabs...Continue Reading
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How can I fix sunken patio stones in my backyard? Is the...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Sinking patio stones and paving bricks are a common problem in Canada because the freezing and thawing temperatures...Continue Reading
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How should I insulate the floor of a sunroom I’ll be b...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How should I insulate the floor of a sunroom I’ll be building over a raised deck It’s about 9 feet off the ground,...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Easy Going Canadian Paver Sand Stays in the Game
Updated on May 13th, 2022
Of all the options available for hard surface paving of driveways, walkways and patios, I like brick pavers the best...Continue Reading