All posts tagged "decks"
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Show Notes: Decks, Taxes, Air Leaks and Odors
Is you deck covered with snow above the handrails? Is your energy bill sky-high? Got air leaks? Don’t let the winter put off your home maintenance. James and Morris have winter help just for you. Thank you...
- Posted February 20, 2016
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OPEI: TURFMUTT Environmental Education Program
In this hour, The Carey Brothers interview Kris Kiser from OPEI about TURFMUTT ENVIROMENTAL education program. They also discuss homeowner tax deductions and deck safety when it comes to snow.
- Posted February 20, 2016
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Is It Raining Inside Your Place? Checked Your Roof Lately?
If the sounds “drip, drip, drip” are a big part of your life right now and if there are bowls and buckets spread out all throughout your home positioned to capture cascading droplets of water from several...
- Posted December 9, 2015
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Wood Deck Maintenance
We just gave a wedding shower for our cousin’s son. We decided that the theme would be a luau and thought that it would be really cool if we had it outside. Hello garden, goodbye house! We...
- Posted November 27, 2015
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Decking Over A Slab
Concrete makes a great patio. It takes irregularity out of the grade, produces an interesting and easy to maintain surface, it can be tooled as a surface-drain to distribute water away from the home in any fashion...
- Posted November 9, 2015
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How to Build a Redwood Deck
Warm weather always seems to bring out deck builders. So, we thought it would be an appropriate time to offer a few valuable tips on the subject. As with all good construction, the quality of a wood...
- Posted August 21, 2015
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Fence Obstructions
It is said, “good fences make for good neighbors.” Which is true. However, good fences also provide a margin of safety and security as well. While keeping your children and pets contained on your property – or...
- Posted August 18, 2015
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Deck Safety Check
Recent accidents in the news, where decks have collapsed, underscore the need for proper construction and periodic deck safety checks.
- Posted July 28, 2015
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Decking Options for Your Deck
Warm summer days and balmy star-filled nights have homeowners venturing outdoors – ready for lazy fun and barbecues. But all too often, relaxing and entertaining has to be put on hold until wood decks are cleaned, refinished...
- Posted June 22, 2015
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Show Notes: Deck & Patio Summer Updates
It’s time to get your deck or patio ready for summer living by giving it a safety check and improve the livability by adding lighting. Spruce it up with new bright cushions and color then enjoy ! Thank you to our...
- Posted June 6, 2015