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DECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost Beauty
Updated on April 4th, 2020
UPDATED 3Apr2020: Most people who build decks or have a deck built by a professional don't realize how much a...Continue Reading
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3 Deck Staining Tips from My eCourse “Love Your Deck”
Updated on April 7th, 2017
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 Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Are you planning to build a deck for your back yard Turn to these deck finishing tips from Steve Maxwell and you will...Continue Reading
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Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So Far
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Finding a Mold Stain Cleaner Earlier this year I discovered a new product that’s not only surprisingly effective,...Continue Reading
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Oiling Exterior Wood Easily and Effectively
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Aging outdoor wood can be dangerous stuff Although it survives the elements just fine without any kind of finish, the...Continue Reading
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Creating Dry Storage Space Beneath a Deck
Updated on October 29th, 2014
A homeowner wrote in to ask me how to keep water from dripping through a deck in order to have a weatherproof storage...Continue Reading
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How to Get a Long Life from Floorboards in a Veranda
Updated on October 29th, 2014
A homeowner wrote in to ask about cracks between floorboards on their veranda In “Filling Floor Gaps on a Veranda”...Continue Reading
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Verandahs Add More Than Traditional Charm to Your Deck
Updated on May 2nd, 2018
The old-time, roof-covered open porch, or verandah, is one traditional architectural feature that’s staging a...Continue Reading
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Deck Cleaning Strategies
Updated on October 29th, 2014
The summer season is just around the corner, so it may be time to start a strategy on how to clean up your deck Read...Continue Reading
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Deck Dilemmas
Updated on October 29th, 2014
The act of anchoring your deck properly to your home can be a tricky one Success is rarely as simple as it looks...Continue Reading