Decorate Your Outdoor Living Space for Fall Fall is almost upon us, and it's time to decorate for the season! Autumn is the perfect time to spruce-up your outdoor living...
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What is the Cheapest Way to Replace a Deck? When homeowners discover that their existing deck needs to be replaced, their first question many times is, "How much is this...
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What Kind of Deck Lighting Should I Use? Like all other aspects of life, deck lighting options have changed dramatically over the decades. It used to be that if you...
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The Deck Building Process With our years of experience, we at Decks by Schmillen have designed our building process to be the most effective for our customers and ourselves. Once...
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Creating a Unique Look with a Two-Tone Deck Are you looking to build a deck that reflects your personality, creates contrast, and is visually attractive? Building a two-tone deck will...
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Creating a Custom Deck Design In my last blog post, I discussed how to prepare for your design consultation with Doug and Keith. This blog will review how to create...
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Preparing for Your Deck Design Consultation Ok, you’ve been thinking about building the outdoor living space you have dreamed of for years. Whether you already have the exact design ready...
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Choosing the Correct Deck Furniture for Your Outdoor Living Space Spring is almost here, and if your deck furniture needs replacing, now is the time to start shopping. Before making...
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Benefits of Installing a Metal Deck Railing When designing a new deck, there are numerous factors to consider: What kind of frame? What type of decking – wood or...
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How To Build a More Fire-Resistant Deck In 2022, 835 wildfires burned in Colorado, destroying 45,732 acres. The thought of another wildfire season has motivated many homeowners to research ways...
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