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Spring Forward with a Deck Prepped for Rain
The Spring Equinox marks a shift in seasons—longer days, warming temps, and unfortunately… heavier rain. For deck owners, this seasonal transition is a reminder that now is the time to protect your outdoor investment before spring showers cause lasting damage. If...
See Those Shadows? It’s Time to Use the Space Under Your Deck
That Dark, Damp Space Under Your Deck? It Doesn't Have to Stay That Way Every year, we wait to see whether the groundhog spots his shadow—predicting six more weeks of winter or an early spring. But while that fuzzy-wuzzy weather forecaster is only right about half the...
The Long Game: How DEK Drain® Adds Value to Your Deck Year After Year
January is the perfect time to think long-term. As homeowners set goals for the year ahead, many look for ways to make smart, lasting investments—particularly in outdoor spaces that see wear and tear from the ever-changing seasonal elements. If protecting and...
A Gift That Lasts: Why DEK Drain® Is the Ultimate Upgrade for Outdoor Living Spaces
Why DEK Drain® Is the Ultimate Gift for Your Outdoor Living Space This holiday season, why not give yourself—or, more to the point, your home—the gift that keeps on giving? While tech gadgets and trendy décor might not even last the year, a DEK Drain® under-deck...
Why Homeowners Are Thankful for Dry, Usable Space Under the Deck
The Gift of Dry, Usable Space Under Your Deck Not to puff out our tail feathers, but homeowners across the country are giving thanks for more than just turkey and time with loved ones this season. They’re grateful for extra space. Dry space. Usable space under their...
What Lurks Beneath Your Deck? A Checklist for Underdeck Health
Crisp air. Colorful, crunchy leaves. The spooky season is creeping up around the corner. But what lurks under your deck? If you haven’t peeked beneath your deck lately, there's no better time than the present. Just brace yourself for a possible scare. Fall moisture,...
Deck Smarter, Not Harder: Prepare for Fall and Protect Your Home with DEK Drain®
September marks National Preparedness Month—an annual reminder to get our homes and lives ready for emergencies and disasters, including weather-related crises. While the air is turning crisp, and leaves are beginning to fall, it’s a great time to ensure your...
Why Late Summer is the Right Time to Install a Water Diversion System
August may very well signal the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up the patio furniture just yet. On the contrary, now is the time to soak up every warm-weather moment and start preparing your outdoor space for the months ahead. When you...
Hang in There: DEK Drain Delivers Cool, Dry Comfort During the Dog Days of Summer
Be sure to mark your calendars for July 22. It’s National Hammock Day! And there’s no better way to celebrate than by sinking into a sling with a cold beverage in hand and absolutely nothing on the to-do list. Quick question, though: what’s the best place to hang your...
Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year with DEK Drain®
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with More Outdoor Living Space Did you know? The longest day of the year arrives on June 20. Known as the summer solstice, it’s the official kickoff of the season, and a solemn reminder that from this point until the fall, the daylight...