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Features Patio Lighting Ideas: 16 Ways to Light Your Outdoor Patio With the right lighting, you can transform your patio from a daytime sunbathing sanctuary to a nighttime oasis. With so many options available, it can be hard to narrow down…
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Features 9 Covered Deck & Patio Ideas to Elevate your Backyard Decks and patios are fantastic places to spend time when the weather is nice. When an unexpected storm hits or the sun gets just too hot, it's great to have…
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Features 10 Best Outdoor Dining Sets for Your Patio or Deck There’s nothing like dining alfresco, especially when you don’t have far to go. Creating an outdoor dining area is one of the best ways to spend time with friends and…
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Footing Installation Soil Conditions For Deck Footings Learn how soil conditions can affect the size of your deck footings. Do you have gravel, sand or clay soil?
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Outdoor Ideas Underrated + Overlooked Features to Consider Adding to Your Deck Want to give your deck or patio a unique look? These creative deck ideas will upgrade your deck in no time.
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Railing Codes How to Install Deck Stair Railings Step-by-step instructions for how to install deck stair railings. Learn about the code requirements and construction tips with images.
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Above ground Pool deck 2 An above ground deck using Trex Transends decking with deckorators CXT posts with Fortress Aluminum with a Trex deck board attached to the top of the railing to give a…
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