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Your deck can be the ultimate outdoor living space, but you may not feel comfortable using your deck if you feel that all your activities may be on display to the neighborhood. Fortunately, there are creative, easy, and effective ways to add an element of privacy to your deck, no matter what your design preferences or budget. Why You Need Privacy Your deck is just as much a part of your personal space as any room in your home – rooms where you can close doors, blinds, shades, or curtains for privacy. No matter what you may use your deck...

High winds, water, and age can take a toll on your roof. Therefore, it makes sense that regular inspections are essential for preventative maintenance. Doing so can save you a lot of money, time and frustration down the road. Typically, roofing experts say that a roof should be inspected at least annually. Many even encourage inspections twice a year; one in the spring and one in the fall. This is not to say that you need to haul a ladder out of the garage and climb up onto your roof once or twice a year. You can effectively inspect your...

Painting the exterior of your house is an opportunity to spiff up the appearance of your home and extend the life of your exterior. Before you start painting the exterior of your house this summer you will need to prep and clean the exterior of your home thoroughly. Make sure to repair or replace any damaged surfaces such as wood, stucco, masonry, or metal. When cleaning these surfaces, use a high-pressure water sprayer to help reduce the amount of labor. Washing your house is not only for providing a clean foundation for your paint, but it also reveals problems with...

A storm door can stop the harsh natural elements of the weather from damaging your main door and save you money on your energy bills.  Storm doors are not cheap, but they are money well spent. First there are three basic types of storm doors: full-view, ventilating, and retractable screen. Full-view storm doors usually include a full glass panel and an interchangeable screen. This screen can be physically changed out at anytime. Ventilating storm doors include a full or half screen that is always in position on the storm door. Ventilating storm doors are convenient because you can get cross...

As soon as the snow melts and the ground is somewhat thawed, it is the perfect time to start getting your deck ready for spring. This way, you can spend more time relaxing and enjoying your deck later on in the warm summer sun. Winter is often hard on decks; especially those made of all wood. It can cause any number of issues from simple dirt and debris buildup, to warping, splintering, cracking, and even collapse. The first thing to do is inspect your deck for damage. Check the floor for loose or raise boards and popped nails. See if...