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Why we chose Ipe wood decking

Ipe decking

My original deck was built in 1990 with PT bones and cedar decking and elements. All of the cedar literally starting falling apart all at once in the summer of 2008. I tore off all the cedar in the spring of 2009. It lasted 20 years but still seemed to fall apart sooner than we had expected, especially since it had regular upkeep.

Deer in the Washington DC area- a Disease Vector

Lion grabs deer that ran into zoo area

Yesterday a deer wandered into the lions pen of the National Zoo in Washington DC. This was the first time it happened and cause quite a bit of commotion. Not suprising with the local deer population at 82 deer per square mile. Years ago, 28 deer per square mile was the norm around here.

The Art of Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood floors add beauty

The art of Hardwood Flooring will bring you a substantial amount of feng-shui into your home by following some very simple steps.

Landscaping Tip- work with Mother Nature

Autumn foliage contains all the nutrients plants and shrubs need

Many people in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest will spend a lot of money raking up leaves and then buying mulch this fall and in the spring. Before you do that consider going green and working with what Mother Nature has provided.
 

College students provide home remodeling and decorating expertise

Landscape design student at University of Maryland

Everyone is on a budget these days so we have to think of ways to make our home remodeling and decorating projects come to life. Consider hiring a student who is studying architecture, interior design, landscape design or majoring in art.

Asphalt Driveways and alternatives

New asphalt driveway

Asphalt driveways have always been popular and economical for home owners. Their cost may go up since oil is a key ingredient of asphalt. To keep prices down, asphalt is being recycled and Chip Sealing is an alternative.

Outdoor pathway lighting for safety and beauty

Low voltage outdoor lighting can really improve your landscape. It is especially useful to keep your friends and visitors out of harm's way and lead them safely to your front door.This is a do it yourself project requiring intermediate skill level.

Asphalt Driveways that look like Stone and Brick

Stamped asphalt looks like stone and brick

Traditional products like black asphalt are responding to consumer demand for style and good looks. We look into stamped asphalt, which like stamped concrete, is now available.

Gravel Driveways-viable alternative to Concrete and Asphalt driveways

Gravel driveways are good for the environment

Gravel driveways are being considered more by home owners now that porous pavers provide the support for cars and are good for the environment.

Trex Deck stains caused by Pine Trees

Large Trex Deck

Our Trex deck is fine. However, the deck is subject to staining and discoloration from nearly pine trees. We have not tried removing the stains yet and would welcome suggestions.

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