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Tiki Bars and Tiki Huts

November 24, 2010 By Cal Leave a Comment

You can build a tiki bar or tiki hut that is authentic, sturdy and a lot cheaper than buying one.

Outdoor Plans

November 24, 2010 By Cal Leave a Comment

Who’s also looking for wood plans and shed plans? If you’ve finally had enough of storying your lawn mower, garden furniture, spare tiles and tools in your garage or basement, it’s time to build a storage shed.

Deck Design Software

November 24, 2010 By Cal Leave a Comment

Do you really need deck design software to build a wood deck? This will depend on a few things…

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...]