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Homeowners often weigh the benefits of various ground covers for the space under their decks, instead of leaving the area untouched and a potential haven for weeds. Multiple options are available, from gravel to sand to mulch, and more. Of course, aesthetics,...

Spring Is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Deck As we begin to thaw out from winter and watch the first buds of spring emerge, homeowners everywhere are looking forward to breathing new life into their outdoor spaces. With springtime comes promises of sunny days spent...

The Best Way to Protect Your Deck Before Spring Rains Arrive Spring is here. The arrival of warmer weather and longer days is also accompanied by the inevitability of spring rain. While these showers are essential for awakening our gardens and filling our streams,...

That woodland weatherman Punxsutawney Phil DID NOT see his shadow this Groundhog Day – forecasting an early bloom of spring. Is your underdeck space ready? Here are just a few great ways an underdeck drainage system from DEK Drain serves as a year-round guardian for...

As a new year begins, many homeowners resolve to make long-overdue improvements and fixes around the house – and outside of it. Preparing your deck for spring typically lands toward the top of many to-do lists. Implementing a quality deck drainage system can be an...

The Home Improvement Resolution You'll Actually Keep As we usher in yet another New Year, we tend to make resolutions that enhance our lives and homes. One particular resolution that should be on every home- and deck-owner’s list is the installation of a quality...

As the seasons change, so do the challenges we face in maintaining our homes and outdoor spaces. The golden colors of autumn leaves may capture our hearts, but soggy and wet they can also clutter our decks, leading to potential moisture accumulation. Similarly, the...

The allure of Halloween surrounds us with tales of the supernatural and stories of undead creatures rising from the grave. But did you know? Much like the reanimated corpses wreaking havoc on a horror movie marathon, your deck can suffer a similar fate if not properly...

If you're planning to build a deck or already have one, you may have found yourself staring out across the railing into the great beyond and wondering: "How long should my decking last?" Or maybe you’ve just chit-chatted with the local hardware guy. At any rate, the...