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Top photo: Nate Salnick - 2011 Best Deck Contest Entry It
may be cold and snowy out there, and parents may be busier thinking
about their Elf on the Shelf’s next escapade rather than how to set
a pretty dining table for their first barbeque next summer, but
true die-hard deck-lovers dream of their outdoor living space all
year round. Therefore, why not give the gift of anticipation during
the darkest time of the year and bring a little taste of summer’s
warmth of into their lives this holiday season? Some of the best
gift ideas for the deck-lovers in your life include: Gifts for
serving food...
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Friday, October 26, 2012 by
Updating your deck to enhance its appeal doesn't mean replacing the
entire structure. A few easy steps and simple additions to refresh
your deck’s appearance can give your outdoor space a new
personality. Clean the entire structure When is the last time you
cleaned your deck? Even if you don't use your deck frequently,
nature's elements leave layers of dust, dirt and grime that detract
from the appearance. The easiest way to clean a deck is
with soap and water. Once it dries, you'll be amazed at how fresh
and clean your outdoor space appears. For deeper cleaning and more
detailed information...
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Friday, August 17, 2012 by
As we move into August, thoughts begin turning to back-to-school.
The classroom supply lists are on the kitchen table (...you need
how many glue sticks??), the kids’ feet need bigger shoes and jeans
with 2 extra inches in the inseam are in the shopping cart. But you
may also be thinking of all the fun things you meant to do with the
kids that you just haven’t gotten around to yet — such a mysterious
way summer has of melting away like a dropped popsicle on a hot
sidewalk. Take heart, because August wasn’t officially designated
“Family Fun Month” for nothing! Doing almost anything — as long...
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Monday, July 16, 2012 by
The team at Deckorators — the outdoor-living people who bring you
state-of-the-art innovations in deck building, plus styling that
matches your unique tastes — recently had a light bulb moment
(pardon the pun). We’re thrilled to announce our latest bright
idea: personalized, low voltage accent lighting for your outdoor
living area. Think fireflies ... or starlight. Then capture that
same magical feeling when you chase away the darkness with
illuminated balusters and post caps. The soft attractive glow
enhances the ambiance of your deck or outdoor room and virtually
begs you to stay out and...
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Friday, April 27, 2012 by
It’s that time of year when homeowners are lured outside by the
warm, sunny weather. Is your outdoor space ready to be enjoyed to
the fullest? If your deck or patio needs updating, catching up on
the top design innovations and trends will help you create an
inviting area that will add value to your home investment. This
year’s leading trends focus on blending functionality with beauty
to construct a stylish and usable space that requires little
maintenance. To create the best outdoor space on the block,
consider these popular ideas for your home. Decorative post caps A
big trend in decking is...
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by
With temperatures on the rise, does your mind often wander to the
sunny days of spring? Maybe you long for the activities only warm
weather can provide, such as outdoor barbecues, sharing ice cream
with the kids, or watching the sunset from your favorite Adirondack
chair. Many of these cherished activities center around one area of
the home: the deck. If your house doesn't have a low maintenance
composite lumber deck, or perhaps the old wood deck you have leaves
something to be desired, now is the perfect time to take action and
make a plan. That way, when warm weather arrives, you're ready...
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Thursday, March 1, 2012 by
With temperatures chilling you to the bone, does your mind often
wander to the sunny days of spring? Maybe you long for the
activities only warm weather can provide, such as outdoor
barbecues, sharing ice cream with the kids, or watching the sunset
from your favorite Adirondack chair. Many of these cherished
activities center around one area of the home: the outdoor deck. If
your house doesn't have a treated wood or composite lumber deck, or
perhaps the one you have leaves something to be desired, now is the
perfect time to take action and make a plan. That way, when warm
weather arrives,...
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Thursday, July 7, 2011 by
As a savvy homeowner you're always looking for something new and
different—and you should be, too! If you're willing to do a little
exploring, you can create or renovate a composite deck or lumber
deck that positively sizzles with visual and functional appeal in
your outdoor living space. Suggest creating multiple levels.
Perhaps an embedded inset for visual appeal. And why settle for
straight lines and predictable runs? How about incorporating
sweeping curves or compound angles with your deck
planks? Create contrast with complimentary deck board colors
and reversible textures. A grill...
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by
Enjoying your deck is definitely a high point of summer. But if you
really want to ice the cake and put a big cherry on top, you need
great landscaping to go with that awesome deck. Landscaping on and
around you deck not only adds to the deck’s visual appeal, it can
enhance usability. Many landscaping improvements are easy enough to
be done in one weekend. Here are some deck design ideas to create
the perfect environment on and around your deck: Planter post caps
Made of cast stone, Deckorators’ planter post caps add the charm of
flowers and greenery to a deck. Available in copper round...
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011 by
If summer’s approach has you thinking it’s time to remodel a deck,
you might be looking for a cost-effective, high-impact way to do
it. Taking your deck’s railings to the next level could be your
solution. Deck railing is more than just a safety feature to keep
guests and kids from a nasty fall. It can also make a powerful
design statement. Railing kits can make it easy to upgrade your
deck with a whole new look. Consider these railing upgrades:
Balusters You have more choices and alternatives than ever when it
comes to spicing up deck balusters. Aluminum balusters allow you to
introduce...
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Thursday, April 7, 2011 by
New deck trends include low maintenance decking, unique railing and
railing accessories as well as lighting options. And as the trend
for enjoying customized decks and outdoor living space grows,
personalized outdoor living areas are the latest in home
improvement upgrades.Building or updating an existing deck isn't
simply a great investment: It provides opportunities to personalize
your backyard or porch and customize the look to your taste. And
with many families staying home this summer thanks to high gas
pricing and a recovering economy, why not build your perfect area
for entertaining?By...
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Thursday, March 10, 2011 by
Prior to installing Deckorators aluminum deck rail kit, you may
want to contact your local municipality about code requirements for
both the height of the upper railing as measured from the deck
surface and the open area from the bottom of the lower rail to the
deck surface (known as the sweep). I’ll tell you about the standard
ranges but keep in mind your local code could be different. Due to
the dozens of attractive Deckorators options, the most challenging
part of this process is not the installation – it’s picking the
type of baluster and the color. Deckorators originated the
decorative...
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Friday, March 4, 2011 by
Great deck railing ideas start with Deckorators! Deck building
season is here and style calls for a look that enhances at a
glance. Deck railing and deck railing accessories dial up the
visual interest, whether designed-in or retrofitted. Deckorators
offers decorative and functional metal deck railing systems and
accessories to make your deck stand out from the crowd.Put the
sizzle on your composite lumber deck or treated wood deck with
signature metal balusters in an array of colors and styles.
Decorative glass balusters let the view come through. Solar post
caps accentuate and illuminate....
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Friday, January 14, 2011 by
Turn your deck design ideas into reality with the Latitudes Deck
Visualizer interactive deck program. This deck design software
allows you to freely design a unique, conceptual composite decking
and railing layout.The Latitudes Deck Visualizer is an intuitive
program that allows users to create a custom look in just a few
minutes. This unique deck design tool can be used on virtually any
computer or mobile device and allows you to print your custom deck
design, save it, e-mail it to your contractor or share it with
friends and family.Latitudes Deck Visualizer incorporates real life
background...
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Friday, October 29, 2010 by
The best composite deck or lumber deck accessories are an equal
blend of form, function and simple installation. Latitudes deck
accessories go in quick and easy, and fulfill real-world needs
while dialing up the style.Let's say you want to separate one area
of your deck from another — create a fire pit, barbeque or patio
garden area — but are wary that your deck surface might suffer.
Latitudes Deck Stones provide the structural strength and
protective properties you need to go after your deck design ideas
with confidence.Not sure if you’re up to the task? Watch this quick
video. You will be.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by
Create the look of your dream deck in minutes with the latest deck
design tool.The sky’s the limit with this new Deck Visualizer deck
design software. The Deck Visualizer lets you explore your
imagination by selecting from hundreds of decking and railing
combinations, designed with two industry-leading brands in mind:
Deckorators and Latitudes. Deck Visualizer deck design
software lets your imagination take over. Simply select a deck
scene, then begin to drag and drop (or click) endless combinations
of decking and railing products to create your custom deck design.
Along the way to your...
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Monday, March 22, 2010 by
Deckorators® new aluminum deck railing system has been named
Editors' Choice Hot Product 2010 International Builders Show by LBM
Journal Magazine, a leading national lumber and building materials
magazine.About Editors' Choice: Hot Products 2010Last January, as
the LBM Journal team worked the floor at the International
Builders’ Show, their mission was clear: seek out innovative
products, services and initiatives that will help LBM dealers grow
business in 2010. While discovering many completely new products
that deserved consideration, they uncovered many more existing
products with...
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 by
Deck railing accessories come in an array of eye-catching materials
and styles, making it easier than ever to design or upgrade your
deck railing system. Enhancing the look of your wood railing or
composite railing with these accessories will increase the charm
and functionality of your deck and outdoor living area. With so
many ornamental post caps, decorative balusters and other add-ons,
you'll be able to customize your railing system to match your taste
while complementing your home's architectural style. The latest
trend is to add ornamental lighting with post caps. Post cap...
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