5 Distinct Advantages a Custom-Built Pergola Offers

5 Distinct Advantages a Custom-Built Pergola Offers

As the song says, “Summertime and the living is easy!” Among the many joys of easy summer living is the time spent in your own yard. Whether it is expansive or simply a small slice of nature, it’s not the size of your backyard but rather the welcome respite it can...
6 Tips to Help You Pick the Best Deck Furniture

6 Tips to Help You Pick the Best Deck Furniture

North Carolina has four seasons — or so the Chamber of Commerce likes to say. In truth, our summers can be hot and humid, and winter may bring some bitter cold and the occasional snow or sleet. That’s why choosing deck furniture requires a bit of consideration. The...
Create A Little Privacy For Your Deck

Create A Little Privacy For Your Deck

If your backyard deck is open to all of your neighbors’ backyards or you hear a lot of vehicle traffic when sitting out on it, try a few of these ideas to create a little more privacy and give it more of a retreat feeling instead of feeling fish in a glass bowl....
Choosing the Best Deck Railing Material

Choosing the Best Deck Railing Material

Previously we discussed many options for your deck railing, along with some basic building codes. There are so many and what you inevitably choose boils down to what you prefer and what you feel looks best on your deck along with safety for children. Selecting deck...