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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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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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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A gateway to happiness
Sometimes homeowners don’t need a lot of fencing. As you can see in the photos, we recently built a simple trellis and gate for a customer in Anne Arundel County. The customer already had a nice hedge enclosing their yard. All that was needed was a nice gate that allowed access to the back yard. The customer is a duck lover, so we added the duck outlines to the top of the trellis as a nice accent. Here’s the response from the customer:
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Slick staining hints
A couple weeks ago, we advised homeowners with new wood fences to stain or seal them before winter sets in. For those who want to take care of this chore themselves, we offer this how-to page for advice. (Hint: there’s also advice here for staining your wood deck.)
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What’s a deck worth?
When homeowners consider adding a deck to their homes, one factor that often comes up is the how the deck will affect the resale value of the home. It’s nice to have the additional living space and the ability to enjoy the outdoors. It’s even better if the deck can pay for itself when the home sells.
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Have you stained your new fence?
If you had a new wood fence installed over the summer, have you stained it yet? We recommend that quality wood stain or sealer (ideally both) be applied 30 to 90 days after fence installation is complete. With few good weekends left before the cold weather sets in, now is the time to get this done.