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		<title>Rick’s Fencing Sponsors the 2013 Les Schwab Bowl</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Les Schwab Bowl is an annual football game showcasing the best high school players from 6A and 5A schools across the state. It’s a North vs. South battle in which the top graduating seniors from all over Oregon face off to benefit the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association’s general scholarship fund. This year, the Les [...]]]></description>
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		<title>From Wood to Vinyl, Why Vancouver, WA Residents are Resurfacing with PVC Decking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Decking Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Vancouver, Wash., residents are trading in their old wood decks for PVC decking. But rather than ripping out the old cedar deck and replacing it entirely, many Pacific Northwest homeowners are saving money by keeping the underlying wood structure and resurfacing the top with PVC. This approach does require some safety inspection work. Before [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Project Spotlight: Salem Crew Creates Picket Fence Charm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fencing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Spotlight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[picket fence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our culture of instant gratification, we’re used to seeing food preparation instructions encouraging us to “Just add water!” Home improvement is rarely this straightforward, but the mantra “Just add picket fencing!” could prove just as transformative. A picket fence adds instant charm to any home, especially those that lack fencing. Today we’re highlighting a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Color Your Privacy Fence Happy, From Simulated Stone to Redwood Vinyl</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 18:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured Supplier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fencing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interesting Fences]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[privacy fence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vinyl fence]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[EcoStone PVC fencing The traditional wood privacy fence will always be popular, but today’s homeowners should be aware of their many choices for fence materials. Here at Rick’s Custom Fencing &#38; Decking, we offer our customers a wide array of privacy fence options, including vinyl and wood. Your vinyl fence can even be designed to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cedar Decks Get Prepped For Restaining</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Decking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How-Tos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cedar deck]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Without much maintenance, a cedar deck will last for 20 to 30 years. However, if you don’t regularly stain your cedar deck’s surface, it will quickly become ridden with warps and splinters. We recommend yearly staining, which extends the life of cedar decking while also preventing pest infestations. Moreover, an annually stained deck will be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pergolas &amp; Richland, WA Have Histories Rich in Agriculture</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 17:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Patio Covers / Pergolas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agriculture, Richland, pergolas: They all have a natural affinity. Richland, one of the three Tri-Cities in southeastern Washington, began as a small farm town. Its location at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers makes Richland perfect for growing produce; the land here is, indeed, rich. In the last decade, a thriving community of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Project Spotlight: Cedar Deck in Oregon City Gets a Facelift</title>
		<link>http://www.ricksfencing.com/blog/project-spotlight-cedar-deck-in-oregon-city-gets-a-facelift/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Interesting Fences]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Project Spotlight]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes a bit of destruction is required to create a stunning cedar decking area. That was certainly the case with today’s spotlight project, a cedar deck resurfacing project we recently completed in Oregon City. If your deck is looking dull, drab and just plain worn out, this renovation project may interest you. One unique aspect [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sustainable Salem: Patio Covers Cut the Summer Heat</title>
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		<comments>http://www.ricksfencing.com/blog/sustainable-salem-patio-covers-cut-the-summer-heat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:29:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Patio Covers / Pergolas]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[patio covers Salem]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salem patio cover(s)]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Salem residents are known for their dedication to earth-friendly practices. From acting as a test market for electric vehicles to improving bike paths, Salem’s legislators and residents have found multiple ways to pursue a more earth-friendly way of living. But Salem homeowners may not yet realize how adding a patio cover can also help save [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whether a Pergola or Patio Cover, Tri-Cities Windy Conditions Require the Expertise to Build a Solid Structure</title>
		<link>http://www.ricksfencing.com/blog/whether-a-pergola-or-patio-cover-tri-cities-windy-conditions-require-the-expertise-to-build-a-solid-structure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ricksfencing.com/blog/whether-a-pergola-or-patio-cover-tri-cities-windy-conditions-require-the-expertise-to-build-a-solid-structure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Patio Covers / Pergolas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pergolas and patio covers are some of the most popular outdoor living structures in the Tri- Cities. (Pergolas have open roofs, while patio covers provide solid protection from the elements.) These structures allow Tri-Cities residents to take advantage of the area’s desert sun – more than 300 days of sun per year, typically! In such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Properly Paint a Wood Fence</title>
		<link>http://www.ricksfencing.com/blog/beaverton-residents-gain-fencing-installation-painting-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ricksfencing.com/blog/beaverton-residents-gain-fencing-installation-painting-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Marshall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fencing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How-Tos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cedar fencing Beaverton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fence installation Beaverton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fencing installation Washington]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Few sights in life are as uplifting and cheerful as freshly painted or stained cedar fencing. Beaverton and Portland homeowners can stain or paint fences to protect them from the elements. We’ve focused on how to stain wood fencing in previous posts, so today we’re providing tips on painting a wood fence installation. Beaverton and [...]]]></description>
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