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Genius Ways to Decorate Your Kansas City Deck for Halloween and Fall Parties
Category: Lifestyle, Pergolas | Published: October 6, 2021There’s a chill in the air and dusk is devouring the daylight hours. However, fear not! This is a special time of year because you can delight in bringing your imagination to life by decorating your deck to your hearts content.

How should I maintain my new wood deck?
Category: General Deck Building, Wood Decks | Published: September 15, 2021Your dream deck requires upkeep to continue to look amazing. Nature is going to throw everything it has at your new deck. Help it stay in pristine condition by performing the following tasks.

Why should I incorporate seating on my new deck?
Category: Composite Decks, Covered Decks, Fire Pits, General Deck Building, Lifestyle, Wood Decks | Published: September 8, 2021Built-in benches are practical and convenient. When your deck is constructed with attached benches, you’ll always have a place to relax. This is especially true during the off season when your furniture is covered up and its cushions are in storage.

4 Uses for Pergolas for the Fall
Category: Pergolas | Published: August 25, 2021Having a pergola on your deck makes your backyard retreat so much more fun, especially when cooler weather arrives. The stylish flexibility it offers will inspire you to redecorate whenever the mood strikes.

Deck Construction in Kansas City - What to Look for to See If Your Deck is Still Safe
Category: Composite Decks, General Deck Building, Lifestyle, Wood Decks | Published: August 6, 2021While natural wooden decks begin to show wear and tear sooner than those made of a composite material, every deck will eventually need some extra TLC.

How can I prevent a slippery deck?
Category: General Deck Building, Lifestyle | Published: July 23, 2021When your outdoor retreat beckons, it’s practically impossible to resist enjoying all it has to offer. However, choosing to ignore the necessary maintenance it yearns for is a huge mistake.

Ways to Extend the “Enjoyment Season” of Your Deck
Category: Covered Decks, General Deck Building | Published: July 13, 2021Enclosing your deck is a surefire way to get the most out of it during all four seasons, but you may not want to lose the outdoorsy feel of an open deck.

What if my HOA doesn’t approve my project?
Category: General Deck Building, Lifestyle | Published: June 30, 2021It can be frustrating to have your heart set on a dream deck you want and have your HOA reject it. You must work within the parameters set forth by the Powers That Be.

Should my contractor be licensed?
Category: General Deck Building | Published: June 8, 2021General contractors who are licensed are prepared to take responsibility for anything that may go wrong during a deck’s construction. If something on the property gets damaged or a subcontractor is injured, the general contractor’s insurance will handle it instead of the homeowner’s insurance.

Should I pull my own permit? My contractor is telling to do it myself?
Category: General Deck Building | Published: May 26, 2021Contractors have the necessary training and experience to know which permits are needed for each unique project. If your contractor is expecting you to pull the permit, find a new contractor. Yes, it’s really that simple.