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Modern Grey Deck Colors That Hide Dirt
A practical color guide for real life (dust, pollen, footprints, and muddy paws) The best modern grey deck colors for hiding dirt are medium “greige” tones with matte/low-sheen, lightly variegated...
Modern Grey Deck Colors That Hide Dirt
A practical color guide for real life (dust, pollen, footprints, and muddy paws) The best modern grey deck colors for hiding dirt are medium “greige” tones with matte/low-sheen, lightly variegated...
Cable vs Glass Railings: Cost, Maintenance, and...
Cable railings usually cost less to install than glass railings, and they’re easier to live with day-to-day—but they require periodic tension checks and can be a climb risk for kids...
Cable vs Glass Railings: Cost, Maintenance, and...
Cable railings usually cost less to install than glass railings, and they’re easier to live with day-to-day—but they require periodic tension checks and can be a climb risk for kids...
Best Low-Glare Deck Lighting Ideas (Soft, Safe,...
The best low-glare deck lighting uses shielded, downward-facing, indirect fixtures—especially recessed stair/risers lights, under-rail LED strips, diffused post-cap lights, and under-seat/toe-kick lighting. Choose warm LEDs (2700K–3000K), add dimmers, and avoid...
Best Low-Glare Deck Lighting Ideas (Soft, Safe,...
The best low-glare deck lighting uses shielded, downward-facing, indirect fixtures—especially recessed stair/risers lights, under-rail LED strips, diffused post-cap lights, and under-seat/toe-kick lighting. Choose warm LEDs (2700K–3000K), add dimmers, and avoid...
Designing Deck Stairs With a Landing: Layout St...
To design deck stairs with a landing, start by measuring total rise, then calculate consistent riser height and comfortable tread depth. Add a landing at the top/bottom (and mid-run or...
Designing Deck Stairs With a Landing: Layout St...
To design deck stairs with a landing, start by measuring total rise, then calculate consistent riser height and comfortable tread depth. Add a landing at the top/bottom (and mid-run or...
Outdoor Kitchen on a Deck: What Substructure Do...
An outdoor kitchen on a deck is usually safe only when the deck is designed for the kitchen’s concentrated weight (appliances + countertops + cabinets + people) and has a...
Outdoor Kitchen on a Deck: What Substructure Do...
An outdoor kitchen on a deck is usually safe only when the deck is designed for the kitchen’s concentrated weight (appliances + countertops + cabinets + people) and has a...
Can My Deck Hold a Hot Tub? Live/Dead Load Calc...
Most residential decks are designed for about 40 psf live load plus dead load (often ~10 psf in common deck guides). A filled hot tub can weigh 3,000–6,000+ lb (sometimes...
Can My Deck Hold a Hot Tub? Live/Dead Load Calc...
Most residential decks are designed for about 40 psf live load plus dead load (often ~10 psf in common deck guides). A filled hot tub can weigh 3,000–6,000+ lb (sometimes...
