tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399377814269813422024-03-13T03:57:36.652-07:00Ryan's Deck BuildingAre You Planning Building or Repairing a Deck This Year? You are Going to Need More than Just "Tips"...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731357119109462648noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839937781426981342.post-36247343770615771182013-10-25T01:34:00.003-07:002013-10-25T01:35:55.537-07:00Lounge Deck in BotswanaIsn't this an awesome lounge deck somewhere in the savana wilderness of Botswana? I accidentally stumbled upon it while (once again) browsing Google images for cool <a href="http://ryansdeckbuilding.blogspot.com/2013/10/7-amazing-deck-pictures.html">pictures of decks</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://www.expertbotswana.com/">http://www.expertbotswana.com/</a></td></tr>
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These guys probably chill out every single morning and evening on this deck while having a drink or playing chess. Also notice they have a binocular for observing wildlife around them.<br />
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Nice, eh?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731357119109462648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839937781426981342.post-57906506258917030122013-10-24T03:23:00.001-07:002013-10-24T03:23:17.884-07:00Deeck Maintenance - Banned CommercialJust stumbled upon this really funny spoof commercial on YouTube while searching for new tricks on <a href="http://ryansdeckbuilding.blogspot.com/p/deck-maintenance.html">deck maintenance</a> that some expert home improvement folks all over the planet may be playing with lately. Click play and watch it now, you are absolutely going to love it ;-)<br />
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<div style="float: left; margin-right: 14px;"><iframe height="309" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hkmeoYKYctw?showinfo=0;controls=0;hd=1;frameborder=0; autohide=1;modestbranding=1;rel=0;allowfullscreen=0" width="549"></iframe></div><br />
Please let me know what you think about this absolutely hilarious deeck maintenance tutorial in the comment section below or just send me and email and praise for finding such awesome content on the web :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731357119109462648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839937781426981342.post-81422340191227894012013-10-22T03:48:00.003-07:002013-10-24T03:16:07.188-07:00How to Clean and Treat Your Deck Lowes StyleHey guys, just stumbled upon this really informative (but 5 years old!) video from <a href="http://www.lowes.com/">Lowes</a> on how to clean and treat your deck properly. Check it out, you will definitely find it useful.<br />
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Also, all of you willing to get some free quotes on professional <a href="http://ryansdeckbuilding.blogspot.com/p/deck-cleaning.html">power/pressure deck cleaning</a>, click the link. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731357119109462648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839937781426981342.post-73602145019078116262013-10-20T13:26:00.002-07:002013-10-20T22:50:44.341-07:005 Horrible Deck Damage ScenariosHaving your front or backyard deck destroyed during a hurricane, fire or after a terrible storm and seeing such scenery the 2nd day is probably every homeowner's most horrible nightmare. The <a href="http://ryansdeckbuilding.blogspot.com/p/deck-repair.html">deck repair</a> works that usually follow afterwards require a lot of time and resources if done on your own.<br />
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Nevertheless, there is nothing we can do when it comes to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Nature">Mother Nature</a> so just sit back and check out these photos of "destroyed decks".<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mikesremoval.com/deck-removal/fullsize/hulldeckbeforeremoval2_fs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://mikesremoval.com/deck-removal/fullsize/hulldeckbeforeremoval2_fs.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://mikesremoval.com/">http://mikesremoval.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.deckconstructionpa.com/sites/default/files/u1/100_1388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://www.deckconstructionpa.com/sites/default/files/u1/100_1388.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://www.deckconstructionpa.com/">http://www.deckconstructionpa.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/12/77/07/2879966/3/628x471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/12/77/07/2879966/3/628x471.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://hdnux.com/">http://hdnux.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media2.woodtv.com//photo/2009/08/09/deck_20090809210057_640_480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://media2.woodtv.com//photo/2009/08/09/deck_20090809210057_640_480.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://woodtv.com/">http://woodtv.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cbsdenver.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/gilpin-fire.jpg?w=420&h=315" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://cbsdenver.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/gilpin-fire.jpg?w=420&h=315" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://cbsdenver.wordpress.com/">http://cbsdenver.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Fixing such deck damage is not only a hit on your bank account, but also quite depressing from a psychological point of view. It is what it is. This post is not meant to make anyone happy or inspired. It's a part of reality that we as homeowners and deck building enthusiasts have to deal from time to time.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731357119109462648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839937781426981342.post-22425691885771486632013-10-20T11:50:00.003-07:002013-10-20T11:51:39.492-07:007 Amazing Deck Pictures from Google ImagesWhile browsing through Google images today I found several really inspiring deck images that I wanted to share with all my fellow <a href="http://ryansdeckbuilding.blogspot.com/p/deck-building.html">deck building</a> enthusiasts out there. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://north-pittsburgh.archadeck.com/images/gallery/61/library/083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://north-pittsburgh.archadeck.com/images/gallery/61/library/083.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://north-pittsburgh.archadeck.com/">http://north-pittsburgh.archadeck.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.diynetwork.com/DIY/2010/09/30/DYCR408_hot-tub-deck_s4x3_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://img.diynetwork.com/DIY/2010/09/30/DYCR408_hot-tub-deck_s4x3_lg.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://diynetwork.com/">http://diynetwork.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.getredwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Beautiful-redwood-deck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://www.getredwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Beautiful-redwood-deck.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://www.getredwood.com/">http://www.getredwood.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.washritepw.com/deckamherst.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.washritepw.com/deckamherst.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://www.washritepw.com/">http://www.washritepw.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bsmnow.com/images/deck1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.bsmnow.com/images/deck1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://www.bsmnow.com/">http://www.bsmnow.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://metrowest.archadeck.com/images/gallery/17/PoolSpaDecks/002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://metrowest.archadeck.com/images/gallery/17/PoolSpaDecks/002.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://metrowest.archadeck.com/">http://metrowest.archadeck.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RRKf0q-LryM/UNKDCf72sTI/AAAAAAAAAV0/VNxZ3Lrh70o/s1600/Toledo-Decks-Contractors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RRKf0q-LryM/UNKDCf72sTI/AAAAAAAAAV0/VNxZ3Lrh70o/s320/Toledo-Decks-Contractors.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(c) <a href="http://www.blogspot.com/">http://www.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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Let me know what you think about these in the comments bellow and feel free to link to other slick deck design ideas in case you know of some :PAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731357119109462648noreply@blogger.com