We got a great piece of news at the end of the year when we found out we earned a 2010 Super Service Award from Angie’s List. We like Angie’s List – a site for trusted customer reviews that does not allow advertising or sponsored listings – a lot, so we’re thrilled to achieve this distinction.
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MAD Fence channels YouTube
By now, most people are familiar with YouTube – the social media site that allows users to view and upload videos. Believe it or not, Mid-Atlantic Deck and Fence has its own YouTube channel. When you visit it, the first thing you’ll see is our intro video.
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Winter screen advantages
We all know that screened porches, pagoda, and gazebos offer the freedom from insects and other pests during the summer. However, these screened enclosures can also offer advantages during the other seasons of the year with the help of PGT Eze-Breeze Sliding Panels.
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Hot tips for hot tub users
There’s something fun immensely satisfying about using an outdoor hot tub during the winter. Soaking while snow is falling takes the enjoyment to another level too. However, there’s nothing fun about getting pelted with a cold rain or icy sleet in an outdoor spa, and let’s face it, in this area, we’re more likely to get the latter.
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Thanks for the toys
The donations for the U.S. Marine Corps were unbelievable this year, and we wanted to show our appreciation for all those who generously dropped off unopened and unwrapped toys. You’ve helped make Christmas that much nicer for many kids.
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Winterize your deck now
The weather’s turned cold, and we’ve already had significant wind and rain storms. It won’t be long until the white stuff returns. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to take a few steps to prepare your deck for winter’s onslaught. This article summarizes those steps, but here are the main points.
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What sealers are right for you?
If you’re going the sealing route to protect your fence from winter weather, you’ll have a number of options to choose from. This article describes the different kinds of sealers you can use.
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Do you like MAD Fence yet?
With the traditional start to the holiday season this week, we’re getting into the giving mode with a little sweepstakes. It’s a little thank-you to our customers, friends, and family.
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Staining vs. sealing
Recently we advised homeowners with new wood fences to stain or seal them before winter really sets in and offered tips for applying stain. However, not everyone knows whether they should use wood stain or sealer. The answer depends on what the homeowner wants the fence to look like, and this page offers a good summary.
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Bring us your Toys for Tots
We’d like to take a short break from talking fences and decks to encourage you to bring us toy donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Local businesses, of which Mid-Atlantic Deck and Fence is one, will be provide drop-off/collection boxes where the community can drop off new, unopened, unwrapped children’s toys and invite everyone to make a donation between now and December.