Answer: There are many different choices for covering your patio from professionally built structures to simple do-it-yourself kits all of which can give you more days on your patio.  Here are a few options and ideas that you can choose from. Sails and Umbrellas:  A lower cost, easy way to cover a patio is with […]

Answer: Basic improvements are important and don’t cost much if you do them yourself. Freshening the rooms with a nice coat of paint comes first. If you have rooms or walls that are odd colors, paint these entire rooms in beige and install new electrical outlet covers. Check the woodwork to see if it needs to […]

Answer: No.  While wood is still the most popular, the choices for decking materials are staggering.  Here are a few to consider. Composite: Wood pulp and one of two types of plastic pressed together, composite deck planks can maintain their color for years, resist scratching and simulate the look of real wood.  Compression molded decking […]

Answer: Yes! Some new and older technologies exist that will greatly reduce and maybe eliminate the need for painting the outside of your house.  Here are two types. Vinyl Coatings: Liquid vinyl coatings have been used since 1965 in Great Britain and have been available in the U.S. since 1985.  One brand Liquid Vinyl Siding […]

Answer: Mold, mildew and the sun’s UV rays can cause the wood on your deck to weather and lose its color, but there are some things you can do to restore its shine.  Some work better than others and some may actually damage your deck. Here are two methods discussed. * Pressure washing. One of […]