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Posts Tagged ‘cedar deck’
Thursday, September 16th, 2010
With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you are going to store all the beautiful chair cushions and deck accessories you’ve amassed over the summer. Wouldn’t it be great if you could build a beautiful cedar deck storage box in a few easy steps? Well, now you can!
The great folks over at BobVila.com have put together a how-to video on building a cedar deck storage box. It includes step-by-step instructions and plenty of pro tips for building a storage box that’s both practical and attractive. Here’s what you need for the project:
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Tags: cedar deck, deck storage box, wood deck
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
 Barbecues, pool parties and deck get-togethers are some of the highlights of the summer season. Unlike more formal dinner parties, these outdoor activities are much more relaxed and laid back; however, they still require some work if you really want to wow your guests. Here are a few tips on being the best backyard host you can be.
Have comfortable seating. While your new cedar deck may have beautiful deck benches, chances are they aren’t very soft. Placing pillows and cushions on decks, benches and outdoor seats brings the comfort of the indoors out to the party.
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Tags: barbecue, cedar deck, outdoor entertaining
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
 Summer offers plenty of opportunities for enjoying your cedar deck, but it can also mean dealing annoying pests. Moths, bees, and flies are always an irritating aspect of outdoor entertaining, and this year the Northwest has seen a bumper crop of mosquitoes. If you’re planning a late-summer shindig, here are a few easy steps to help reduce the number of insect intrusions:
Light some candles. Citronella and calendula candles are probably the most well-known mosquito, fly and gnat repellents, and for good reason. While these plant extracts smell good to most humans, to flying pests they’re the absolute worst.
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
 Portable fire pits and chimineas add beauty and fun to any yard, but they can also be dangerous, especially around cedar decks. Even cast iron chimineas and fire pits can throw sparks and become a potential fire hazard. Here are a few steps you can take to protect your deck and prevent an unplanned backyard bonfire:
Use fire-preventing accessories. Cast iron chimineas pose little risk of starting a deck fire, mainly because they usually feature spark arrestors at their tops. Spark arrestors are exactly what they sound like: grills that allow smoke to pass through but stop most sparks. Having a clean, functional spark arrestor is one of the best ways you can keep the fire in the chiminea.
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Tags: cedar deck, composite deck, portable fireplace safety
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
 Home improvement spending is on the rise, and consumers are expected to fork over more than $121 billion this year on home remodeling and construction projects, FoxBusiness reports. But the question more homeowners need to ask when preparing to shell out for home upgrades is: Will I get my money back on this investment?
When it comes to the bottom line–increasing the value of your home–not all home improvement projects pay off. Sure, your new Italian marble floors might be attractive to buyers, but they won’t necessarily inspire people to drop more money on your house. So what home improvement projects are worth it?
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Tags: cedar deck, composite decking, home improvement
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
 Is your cedar deck in danger of collapsing? An estimated 20 million wood decks in the United States are, reports KOIN TV news. The news station recently interviewed Rick’s store manager C.T. Warren, who provided his deck construction expertise and offered deck safety tips for homeowners in a broadcast that aired Monday, June 7.
Deck collapses have injured 900 people in the last 15 years, killing 20, the report stated. Reporter Mike Donahue cautioned homeowners, “Don’t live with a deck that moves.”
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Tags: cedar deck, deck inspection, deck safety
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010
 Homeowners face so many decisions when planning a new deck build, they can easily become overwhelmed. But one question that often remains unaddressed is the issue of deck fasteners.
Deck fasteners are the hardware that’s used to connect your deck boards to the structural framework. Most contractors will automatically use a certain type of fastener unless the customer requests an upgrade. This is fine, but as a homeowner it’s important to know the different options that are available to you.
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Tags: cedar deck, deck clips, deck fasteners
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
 Whether you’ve recently built an elaborate new outdoor kitchen or simply wheeled a basic grill onto your cedar deck, you know that when the sun comes out it’s time to tie on an apron and brandish your grilling tongs for some outdoor cooking. You also know that the pressure’s on for this weekend, one of the biggest days of the year for barbecuing nationwide.
If you’re like many Americans, you’ll probably fire up the grill for Memorial Day – across the nation, die-hard grilling enthusiasts will cook outdoors this weekend, rain or shine. To help you get in the spirit, here are some fun barbecue facts from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association:
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Tags: barbecue facts, cedar deck, grilling tips, memorial day, outdoor grilling, outdoor kitchen
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