Build Strong and Stylish Porches: Designing the structure to complement a home’s architecture leads to add-on sales that will push up profits.
Designing the structure to complement a home’s architecture leads to add-on sales that will push up profits. Read more
DAY'S END
Three-Tiered Deck and Patio
The addition of a covered patio, screen porch, deck, and balcony add architectural interest to a rear façade Read more
DECK LEDGER
Creating Upselling Opportunities
Selling upgrades comes down to informing clients about options they may not know exist Read more
It might not be spring everywhere, but it looks like conditions are getting better in New England Read more
Fighting Fastener Corrosion
What’ll you have with that wood preservative: Hot-dip galvanized, polymer coated, or stainless steel? Read more
Also: hem-fir treated with MCQ; subcontractor law; more Read more
PRODUCTS
Pressure-Treated Parallams
Pressure-treated Parallams; accent lighting; PVC column wraps Read more
QUESTION & ANSWER
Trouble With Dryer Vents
Accommodating a dryer vent with a deck can be tricky Read more
Subcompact Loaders Do a Deck Builder's Dirty Work
With as many as 50 different attachments, these little machines define versatility. Read more
TOOL KIT
Nicely Balanced 10-Inch Circular Saw
10-inch and 6 1/2-inch circ saws; rust inhibitor Read more