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Summer is prime time for eager do-it-yourselfers to hit their garages and haul out their tool chests to launch (or put the final touches on) some long overdue home improvements. In our backyards alone, there are countless projects to pursue – from landscaping to fence...

What does the limerick say? “April showers bring May flowers?” That may very well be true, but now it’s June, and summer downpours bring nothing but the potential for splits, cracks, rot, and mold if you own a deck. Not only that, but torrential rains breaching the...

Make Your Under Deck Living Space the Star of Your Backyard Summer is almost here and that means it’s time for lawn work, backyard barbecues, and evening get-togethers on the back deck. And – if you’re appropriately savvy, maybe upgrading your under deck living space....

The Eco-Friendly Under Deck Drainage Solution You've Been Looking For April 22 is Earth Day, an annual observation held in hopes of raising environmental awareness and protection. The movement began in 1970 and has grown to include global events and activities...

We don’t know if March came in like a lion and is going out like a lamb or came in like a lamb and is going out like a lion – or is just chasing its tail until summer arrives. The bottom line is that the weather is doing weird things. Snow and rain one day, springtime...

What Will You Do with Your Underdeck Space? Homeowners who implement underdeck drainage systems from DEK Drain consistently enjoy improved, protected, and customizable space under their decks. The next step is to come up with underdeck design ideas. Here are just a...

In the wake of impromptu snowstorms and some deep-freeze temperatures, it’s easy to forget that springtime is truly only weeks away. But it will be here before you know it. If you have an existing deck – or are planning to build one – there are a few preparations for...

Throughout history, few, if any, New Year’s resolutions have started or ended with the phrase “quality deck drainage system.” But maybe they should. Here are three great reasons to plan ahead and put a quality deck drainage system into use for 2022: Get ready to...

Imagine watching the family play touch football in the backyard from the sanctity of your home’s deck, then retreating to a fully furnished space underneath to share holiday memories until the Black Friday sales begin. A quality deck drainage solution makes it all...

Protecting your deck from the elements, while simultaneously providing a dry, functional space underneath may sound like a significant undertaking at first. Here’s the good news: with the proper deck drainage solution, you can ward off heavy rains and water damage in...