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High-Tech Decks Plastic planks that don't crack, rot, or splinter |
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Your Ultimate Guide to the 5 Materials That Make a Modern Deck Decking options have grown exponentially over the past several years. It wasn't long ago that the only choice was wood. |
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Decking Decisions New options mean your next deck may not even be real wood. |
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Building a Safe Deck A deck can handle even the rowdiest gang of fraternity brothers as long as the beam that carries the floor joists is properly bolted to the side of the house. Unlike bolts, nails can pull out --- and without warning... |
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Great Decks are Made of Great Details Adapt these inspiring design ideas to your next deck. |
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How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring Scratches and stains are the hallmarks of dog ownership. But you can fix the damage done -- and minimize the chance of future mishaps |
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Build A Backyard Pool Deck New techniques to get the job done quick. |
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Easy Tips for Stain Removal at Home Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
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Would-Be Wood "Lumber" from recycled materials looks like wood and offers real advantages. Is it for you? |
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Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Decks Decks today are the toast of many a backyard. And as materials and construction methods evolve, designers are pushing the limits of form and function. |
Popular Mechanics
September 14, 2009 |
How to Paint Outdoor Surfaces (Plus Four Tips to Make it Last) Begin with a coat of primer. Spot-prime bare patches, but prime the entire surface if it's weather-beaten or needs a lot of scraping. |
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Non-toxic, Affordable Pressure-Treated Lumber A new process encases wood fibers in trace amounts of glass, with surprising results. |
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Sal Vaglica |
All About Engineered Wood Floors It's a dead ringer for solid wood, faster to install, and less prone to moisture damage. Experts help you decide which high-tech, low-fuss boards are best for your application and style. |
AskMen.com
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How To Remove Common Stains Let's face it, men are just big boys, and boys get dirty. So here's a man's guide to removing some of the stains that haunt them -- from toothpaste to that dreaded, tell-tale lipstick. |
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Mark Clement |
How to Build a Pergola: FAQs Can I attach to the house or an existing wood deck? Yes. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Break These Bad Homeowner Habits Bad homeowner habits could be undermining your house. Here's how to nip serial "oopses" in the bud -- and how to make them right |
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Fix a Wood Stain Mistake Three ways to right staining mishaps |
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5 Outdoor Tips for Garden and Yard Tools The pros know it's often the simplest household item that can make an existing tool work better -- or substitute in a pinch for a more expensive piece of equipment you might only use once in a lifetime. |
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Forever Young Following this list of dos and taboos will shave years off your boat's appearance and prevent premature aging. |
This Old House
Deborah Snoonian |
Finding the Right Finish for Interior Woodwork Staining interior woodwork is a process of trial and error. Here's how the This Old House TV pros got the look they were after -- and how you can get great results every time |
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Jennifer Brite |
How to Remove Every Type of Carpet Stain Get stains out with ingredients you probably already have around the house |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
Fast Fixes for Floor Scratches Minimize the signs of wear and tear with these easy repairs. |
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5 of the Best Nontoxic Cleaners You Aren't Using Pantry staples have long been the safest way to tackle minor fixes and cleanups around the house. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sticky doors... Good idea to remove snow from a ridge vent... Skylights more energy efficient than you think... Installing a water-channeling system beneath a deck... Home heartbeat... Nailmaster... Ready to roll... GE Silicone... etc. |
AskMen.com
Ross Bonander |
How To: Spring Clean Efficiently From the foyer to the 'fridge, from the closets to the chandelier, what you need, and need to know, for a good Spring cleaning. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2005 |
Kadant Composites Inc. Recall of Certain GeoDeck(TM) Decking and Railing Materials When the decking or railing material is exposed to hot temperatures and sunlight, it can prematurely degrade. The degraded material could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 2, 2008 |
Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers. |
This Old House
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Landscaping a Sloped Lot Retaining walls, decks, and native plants give the finishing touch to our Timeless Home |
Popular Mechanics
September 18, 2006
Roy Berendsohn |
Autumn Home Checklist Few months fly by more quickly than the last partial summer month. This list will help you prepare your home and yard for Fall. |
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Sam Martin |
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July 7, 2009 |
7 Easy Repairs for Broken Wood Furniture Should you repair it or throw it out? |
U.S. CPSC
May 11, 2005 |
CPSC/EPA Post Interim Study on CCA-Treated Wood Available data suggest that application of penetrating coatings to your deck or other residential CCA-treated structures can be effective in reducing dislodgeable arsenic. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2007
Joseph Truini |
How to Build Your Own Stairs in 3 Easy Steps Building a staircase, even a short one, isn't simple. Here are some tips to help you get the job done. |
Popular Mechanics
December 30, 2008 |
How to Get Stains out of Any Floor How to remove carpet dents, floor scuffs, and difficult stains, such as those from blood, wine and pets. |
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John Dee |
The Art of Graining For his next trick: master refinisher John Dee transforms MDF into wood. |
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Check Out My Wood! - Grain Surfboards Workshop How a carpentry-challenged non-surfer built a classic wooden longboard with his own kook hands. |
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Barbara Richardson |
How Safe is Your Deck? For years, consumer and industry advocates have presented conflicting research evidence that arsenic, a carcinogen, can leach in dangerous amounts from structures made from pressure treated wood, such as decks. |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
A Tree Grows in Grand Rapids A strong construction market keeps Universal Forest Products looking green. Investors can enjoy this stock. |
