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Decks: July 2008 Monthly archive

Refinishing an Outdoor Deck

If your deck has seen better days and is starting to fade, get fuzzy, or even splinter then you should consider refinishing your deck which consists of chemical stripping, power washing, sanding, and finally staining your deck. Here are some great resources for approaching this project and take precautions when dealing with decks built of pressure-treated wood as they contain arsenic which is highly toxic.

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Tags:  chemicals, deck, pressure washer, refinish, sanding, stain, wood

  July 31, 2008 | Comments ()

Build It Yourself: Outdoor Deck with Rounded Corners

There is nothing better than stepping outside and enjoying the outdoors on a summer day. A proper deck can make this experience even more serene but it achieving a deck that is both functional and stylish is sometimes difficult when all you see are square deck designs that aren't always the most appealing.

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Tags:  decks, design, skil

  July 30, 2008 | Comments ()

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