I used a wood filler rated for exterior use, sanded and stained over the whole deck and with the next rain, those filled areas swelled up and basicaly turned to a pow...
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We lost one cat to coyotes, and want to ensure our 22 lb dog and 2 other cats can enjoy the outdoors without getting killed. We own our home and can build a very stu...
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We took the old popcorn ceiling off in our livingroom and thought we could just paint it. We fixed some hairline cracks where the joint in the sheetrock are, primed a...
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I have almost 1/3 of an acre backyard that I will be re-establishing soon, and one of the projects will be a 2-3 ft tall retaining wall that will be approx. 25 feet ...
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I have a cement patio and want to have someone with experience build a pergola with a deck over the patio. I have a picture of just the one I would like that I found ...
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Cedar
Redwood and Cedar are known to be the best. This is a really good article that discusses the pros and cons of many different options: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/how-to/a3490/4275113/
There are composites that work really well. Check your home center for options.
womanized wood is the best wood for a deck it is pretreated and will last a long time
Redwood, Cedar, Treated Lumber or Trex-type products...Depends on the look you want and how much you care to spend