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CBS MoneyWatch
Is that outdoor deck under your feet real wood, or something else? Summer is peak season for building decks, and makers of synthetic wood are pushing to expand their small market share against long-dominant natural wood.
According to new research, the synthetics — whose major selling point is superior durability — have a decent shot at making inroads on all-tree lumber. Right now, synthetics command about 16 percent of the $7 billion deck market.
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Fine Homebuilding
Every deck starts with good footings. Whether you’re resurfacing an old deck with composite decking or just fixing rotting railings, the first thing you check at the estimate walk-through is the footings. There’s no point in pouring money into the deck without sound footings.
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Realtor.com
Buying a home with an enormous backyard is a definite thrill. So much space. There’s room for your dog, a swingset for your 5-year-old, and a deck. For many of us, this is the holy grail. And you — you brave adventurer, you — want to build it yourself.
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DuraPine Classic Decking is visually inspected and kiln dried after treatment. The finest quality available, DuraPine Classic decking,
is planed a second time-on the best face plus two edges-for optimum appearance, and it has saw kerfs on the back side to relieve
pressure and minimize cupping after installation.
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Consumer Affairs
The sights, smells, and sounds of summer are perhaps best enjoyed on a patio or deck. But if your outdoor space is looking lackluster, it may be time to spruce it up.
A comfortable, contemporary looking deck is the perfect complement to a summer sunset or cook-out. And giving your outdoor living space a more updated look can often be as simple as swapping out a few key pieces.
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BPT via The Jewish Link of New Jersey
Are you ready to put your deck on the best-dressed list this summer, but hesitant to dent your savings? With these simple design ideas, you can make your deck the perfect place for summer festivities.
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Learn more about the Legacy Collection, with its earthy hardwood looks and rich undulating grains. MORE
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The Times of Northwest Indiana
A new deck or patio can be the perfect gathering place, adding a new dimension to your yard and creating space that you didn’t even know you had. A well-planned outdoor living space can become a home owner’s backyard getaway, but the wrong deck or patio can end up as unused dead space. Keep the following in mind and you’ll find yourself enjoying the sunshine from your outdoor retreat in no time.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
If you feel like your Facebook posts haven’t been reaching as many eyes as they used to, well, you’re right. A new study confirmed what many businesses suspected. After analyzing over 3,000 Facebook pages, researchers found the organic reach of posts dropped 42 percent. As such, brands are having an increasingly difficult time connecting with their customers on Facebook. So, what can you do to increase the organic reach of your posts?
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The Huffington Post
Many small businesses don’t have designated marketing staff or much of a marketing budget, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a very successful marketing strategy. Small businesses actually have the advantage when it comes to marketing, especially in the digital realm. Here’s why.
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The BR Brick Bracket is uniquely designed and
engineered to create a safe deck ledger application
and has been hailed by multiple industry professionals
as an excellent solution to attaching decks ledgers at
masonry veneer walls.
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By Kelly Sharp
Recently, I had my very first experience with a ride-sharing app. All I had to do was download the app to my phone and register for services. Within minutes, the driver, who was personable and timely, arrived at my location and took me to my destination. Now, when I say ride-sharing app, did you automatically assume Uber? Well, that's why differentiation is important between businesses.
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