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Do you really need deck design software to build a wood deck? This will depend … [Read More...]

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Outdoor Entertainment Ideas on a Budget

April 5, 2011 By Cal Leave a Comment

Enjoying a barbecue with friends

Warmer months are the perfect time to start looking for outdoor entertainment ideas. This is because more and more people are planning outdoor gatherings and are planning to entertain. This means good food and good people are around, and there are several different things you can do whether you are looking for themes to do […]

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Five Top Trends In Patio Designs

April 14, 2010 By Cal Leave a Comment

(ARA) – When does a trend become a tradition? With continued interest in creating great outdoor living spaces, the trend for jazzing up the backyard may just be on the verge of becoming a staple of the American home, and as much a requirement as a great kitchen or welcoming bath. And every summer it […]

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Tiki Bar Stools Will Make Your Tropical Bar Complete

August 21, 2007 By Cal Leave a Comment

  A tiki bar is really cool, but it is not complete unless you have great looking stools to sit on and enjoy your favorite beer or blender drink. You can use almost any chair or stool that is high enough to reach the bar, but to get the full effect you need something that […]

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Furnishing Your Deck or Patio

June 27, 2007 By Cal Leave a Comment

It’s one thing to have a deck or patio welcoming guests to your backyard; it’s another for it to be as beautiful as the inside of your home. And why shouldn’t it be? If you want you and your family and all your visitors to be comfortable and also impressed with your decorative skills outside […]

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Outdoor Heaters

It's no fun if you or your guests are cold on your deck or patio. You can make … [Read More...]

Enjoying a new tiki bar

Tiki Bars and Tiki Huts

You can build a tiki bar or tiki hut that is authentic, sturdy and a lot cheaper … [Read More...]

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Build a lasting memory with your backyard project

(BPT) - There are regular backyard projects and then there are those special backyard projects that bring families closer together, both during the construction and while enjoying the finished … [Read More...]

Choosing the Right Decking Material for your Deck

When people talk about choosing decking material they are usually talking about the wood on the deck floor. The deck floor is exposed to the elements and gets most of the wear and tear. Besides the … [Read More...]

Do I Need A Building Permit To Build A Deck And What Is The Process?

One of the first questions you should have when planning your new deck is, “do I need a building permit to build my deck?” The best way to find this out is visit your local city hall and get a copy of … [Read More...]

5 Reasons Why Deck Plans Are Necessary and How to Create Them For Free

If you are planning on building a deck you will need a good set of plans to make a quality deck. You can pay a lot to get custom plans, but you can also get free plans or create the plans yourself … [Read More...]

Designing Your New Deck

The first part of designing your new deck is dreaming about the deck you want. I think it is a good idea to get a pen and paper and write down all of the things you want in your new deck. Think about … [Read More...]

Steps to Build a New Deck

Whether you are building a deck or having someone build a deck for you, there are a lot similar steps that you need to follow in designing and planning your deck. A couple of years ago we went through … [Read More...]

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