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Nov 1
2 min

How to Winterize and Protect Your Deck

Winter is coming and it’s time to start thinking about how to winterize your deck before the cold & wet weather sets in. The harsh winter...

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Oct 1
3 min

Keeping Warm with Fire Pits: Outdoor Living During Winter

Outdoor living doesn’t need to stop during winter. For the colder months, a fire pit can extend your enjoyment of your backyard. A cozy f...

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Jun 1
5 min

Spring Clean Your Deck Without Damaging It

Spring is almost over and it’s time to get your deck ready for the summer! But how do you clean your deck without hurting it? Here are a...

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May 1
3 min

How to Avoid Deck Collapse

May is Deck Safety Month, and recently deck collapse has become a real issue. Poorly built and older decks have become the cause for many...

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Apr 1
1 min

TnT Builders & Social Distancing

How can we build an outdoor living space safely during a time of social distancing...and get you ready for life after quarantine?

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Mar 9
3 min

Stop Slipping On Your Deck

During the rainy season, are you worried about injuring yourself or a guest on your slippery deck? Here’s what causes a slippery deck and...

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Jan 28
0 min

Why You Need to Check Our CCB #

Anyone can pretend to be a contractor. Here's why you need to check a contractor's CCB # to see if they are licensed, bonded, and insured...

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Jul 30, 2019
7 min

Buying a Fixer Upper: Renovation and Remodeling Tips from the Experts

“Needs TLC. Loads of potential.” If you’ve spent time browsing real estate listings, you’ve likely seen one of these “fixer-upper” homes ...

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Feb 6, 2019
3 min

Don't Damage Your Deck When It Snows

When a winter storm hits and the snow starts falling on your deck, what are you supposed to do? You might be worried that large amounts o...

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Aug 29, 2018
3 min

The Labor Shortage Crisis

Have you been frustrated with rising costs of construction and longer waiting time for project completion? The reason is the increasing c...

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Jul 12, 2018
5 min

The Ultimate Deck Safety Guide

Your deck is your home’s outdoor activity hub when the weather’s nice – you use it for entertaining, relaxing, cooking and more. The prob...

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