Fence rot can be such a problem. It’s incredibly destructive to wood fences and can often destroy those fences entirely. You’ll want to prevent rot from happening whenever possible, but this first means you must understand why it occurs. Knowing… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘outdoor landscape’
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What’s the Ideal Time of Year to Do Exterior Painting?
When you have a fresh new coat of paint applied to your house, it can completely transform the house’s appearance. As far as renovations go, painting is among the most cost-effective ways to remodel your house as well. However, while… Read More
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Ways to Keep Your Deck From Rotting
Rotting can be a common issue for a deck. After being in the elements for enough time, usually, a few months, dust and moisture start to break down decking, with moisture serving as the biggest cause for rotting. You want… Read More
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Ways a Deck Can Be Impacted By Humid Weather
We still have a little bit of summer left, and that means more heat and humidity could be coming our way. If you have a deck on your property, the humidity is of particular concern because wood isn’t exactly known… Read More
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Why We Advise Against DIY Fence Installations
We like having our houses in good condition, and many homeowners like to take matters into their own hands to make sure problems don’t have time to grow. A lot of house projects can be handled on your own, and… Read More
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Benefits and Drawbacks for Steel Posts on Your Wooden Fence
If you’re going to get a wooden fence installed in the near future, you might think that installing steel posts for your fence could be a great idea. Many people think these posts are only suitable for chain-link fences. While… Read More
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Common Ways a Fence Can Be Damaged, and How You Can Prevent These Problems
Fences that are well-constructed and maintained do a great job at making your property look more captivating. Everything changes the moment your fence sustains damage, not to mention the fact that your fence won’t function as well either. During this… Read More
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Prepping Your Deck for the Upcoming Summer
As temperatures keep climbing higher as we head into summertime, people will want to get outside more often. A great place to spend time outside is on your deck if your home has one. The only problem is that cold… Read More
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Making Sure Squirrels Don’t Chew On Your Wooden Deck
Squirrels are common to see in many people’s yards, and these little guys can be pretty active. Sometimes, they can cause problems, though, and one of those problems comes with them gnawing away at your deck. This concern is for… Read More
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Why You Would Want a Freestanding Deck
When you hear people talking about decks, you likely think about ones that are attached to people’s houses, and you wouldn’t be wrong to think of decks like this. There are, however, other types of decks people can install on… Read More