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Framing

Unexpected ways to save time and money by building a deck during the off-season

With temperatures cooling and leaves changing from golden yellow to deep auburn, there’s no denying that it’s the season of a...

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Framing

Why Fall is the Best Time to Build a Deck

With a crisp, cool breeze in the air and the turning of leaves, there’s no denying that fall has arrived. While some might co...

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Framing

Build a Dream Deck That Lasts

A recent Houzz survey reports that 1 in 5 homeowners who underwent home renovations in the last year made exterior upgrades t...

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Framing

How to Frame Deck Stairs: Making it Easy with Steel

A quick Google search of “how to build deck steps” yields about 700,000 results, indicating widespread uncertainty when it co...

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Rot? We Think Not: 7 Reasons Why Steel Framing Will Extend the Life of a Deck

To create a deck that will stand the test of time, builders and DIYers across the country are turning to composite and PVC de...

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Fencing

The Great Debate: Wood vs. Metal Fencing

With all of the care that goes into creating a beautiful outdoor living space—from weekly lawn mowing to dirt stained jeans f...

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Framing

Before You Start Deck Framing: 3 Things You Need to Know

The deck has become a backyard staple, serving as an entertainment venue for summer barbeques, afternoons lounging by the poo...

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Fortress

FBP Donates Railing and Lighting to Support a Family in Need

It all started with a gift card. Ashley Campbell and his wife Amber own Decked Out Construction and Outdoor Living, and they...

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Fencing

Classic Fence Ideas for Colonial Style Homes

For a good year, I found myself working in an old New England neighborhood that was filled with colonial revival and colonial...

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Fencing

Top Pool Safety for Your Backyard

When temperatures rise, a dip in the pool is understandably appealing. And because swimming pools are so tempting, pool owner...

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Fencing

The Best Fence for a Wet Area Has a Tough, Multi-Layered Coating

Much of my building career has taken place in very moist and rainy climates, the kind of places where it rains so much that p...

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Fencing

Custom Made Steel Gates Keep Properties Secure with Style

I’ve lived in several apartments complexes in my life. The advertisements for these apartments often boast that the complexes...

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Fencing

Finding Attractive Fencing That Looks Like Wrought Iron

Speaking from personal experience as a welder, steel is a lot easier to work with than iron. If someone manages to break a pi...

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Fencing

Choose the Right Fencing for the Front Garden to Protect Plants

Working both as a contractor and a master gardener brings all sorts of fun crossover projects. Most of the gardens that I wor...

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Fencing

Steel Privacy Fence Panels Protect Your Privacy and Stand Strong

A couple I know is famous in my circle of friends for the parties they throw. They’re genial folks, and the parties at their...

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