Are you looking to install or redesign a screened porch? If yes, we are here to tell you the top 10 musts for an amazing screened porch! Screened porches are great to have as a component of your home design…. Read More
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The Top 10 Best Screened Porch Designs
- October 20th, 2011
- Posted in Blog, screened porch designs
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Outdoor Shade Options
- June 29th, 2011
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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Shade is a crucial element of any outdoor area, especially in hot summer climates. Shade will protect you from sunburn, harmful ultraviolet rays and other issues resulting from exposure to sunlight. And if you plan on entertaining, shade is a… Read More
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A Father’s Day Hamburger Garden: The Beginning of a Beautiful Tradition
- June 14th, 2011
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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Tags: Baltimore County, deck, deck maintenance, Decking Maryland, Father, Father's Day, Father's Day Activity, Father's day barbecue, Father's day barbeque, Father's Day BBQ, Father's Day Celebration, Father's Day Cooking, Father's Day Gift Ideas, Father's Day Grilling, Father's Day Menu, Father's Day Picnic, fence, fence installation, fence maintenance, fences, gazebo, Hamburger Garden, home improvement, How to, Low maintenance decking, Maryland, MD fences, pagodas, pergolas, pools, powerwashing, re-decking, screened in porches, seal, sealer, stain, Vegetable Garden, Veggie Garden
Father’s Day is, perhaps, the most laid back holiday in existence. And do you know why this is? It’s because fathers want nothing more for their holiday than a little rest and relaxation. While this is great for them, it… Read More
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Repairing Your Storm Damaged Fence
- June 9th, 2011
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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Storms can wreak havoc on your wooden fence. High winds or even falling tree branches/limbs can cause serious damage to your once beautiful fence. So if you find yourself wondering how to fix that broken board or protruding panel, don’t… Read More
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Cleaning Your Dirty Grill
- May 31st, 2011
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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It is inevitable; your grill will get dirty. Whether it is from being used this past Memorial Day or simply sitting all winter, your grill will need a nice cleaning before you next use it. But cleaning it is not… Read More
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How to Teach Your Children About Memorial Day
- May 25th, 2011
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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With Memorial Day just around the corner, it is inevitable that you already have plans (most of us do). After all, it is not every week that you get a three-day weekend to relax. Unfortunately, the true meaning of Memorial… Read More
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Prepping Your Backyard For Your Memorial Day Barbeque
- May 19th, 2011
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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With Memorial Day just over a week away, this weekend is all about preparing for your big barbeque bash. It is time to get the backyard in order and clean that dingy deck so that your Memorial Day cookout can… Read More
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What sealers are right for you?
- December 3rd, 2010
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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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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Staining vs. sealing
- November 21st, 2010
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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Tags: fence, fence sealer, fence stain, fences, fencing, MAD Fence, Mid Atlantic Deck and Fence, seal, sealer, sealing, staining, wood fence, Wood fencing, wood sealer, wood sealing, wood stain
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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Have you stained your new fence?
- October 18th, 2010
- Posted in Blog, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence
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Tags: fence, fence installation, fence preparation, fences, fencing, fencing installation, MAD Fence, Mid Atlantic Deck and Fence, seal, sealer, sealing, stain, staining
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.
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