Wood vs Composite Decking: 20-Year Cost Comparison When homeowners compare a $10,000 wood deck to an $18,000 composite decking option, the price difference stands out immediately. But the real comparison isn’t year one — it’s what happens over 20 years. In this example, the wood deck starts at $10,000. Every couple of years, refinishing costs […]
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Composite vs Wood Decking in Windsor–Essex (And the ROI Most Homeowners Overlook) If you’re planning a new deck in Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Lakeshore, or Belle River,the biggest decision usually comes down to one question:composite or wood? Both can be good options — but they behave very differently in our local climate.Below is a real-world breakdown
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Why “No-Dig” Vinyl Fences Don’t Work Well in Windsor’s Soil — and Why Cement Footing Fences Do If you’ve been researching vinyl fences in Windsor and Essex County, you’ve probably come across “no-dig” fence systems and quite a few relatively new installers of these systems in the area pop up. These installers promise a fast,
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Decks have become a very popular way of adding living space on your home over the years. Most of us grew up with the traditional wood deck that we cleaned every 2-3 years and immediately sealed. 30 years ago the options for decking were slim, which made it an easy decision. Mature trees are more dense
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If the winters in Ontario are anything like the ones we have in Grand Rapids, no one wants to be out in the freezing cold carrying out exterior home repairs in the thick of winter, especially when there is a severe winter weather advisory. It is a scenario you can avoid by preparing for winter
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Is your home on the market for resale, but clients are not showing much interest? Do you have a deck, porch, septic tank, pool or balcony? Need an idea? Click here to see well-designed rail systems. If this is your story, the idea I present in this piece should urge you to explore the options.
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Selecting the right kind of garage door for your home doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming; however, it does require a plan and deciding which type of garage will work best for your family. It is also important before selecting a garage door, to write down the style of garage you want, the materials
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The majority of professional interior designers and home based amateurs alike think only of the inside of your home, when you try to find ways to manage extra space from the confines of your current household. You can move some walls internally to help you find a space and you can move up into the
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Picking the right paint colors for your home can be a tough decision. As homeowners, you’re representing a part of yourself through your home, and paint colors really do set the tone for the rooms. The ability to make a room look fashionable comes with experience and creativity. At ottawa commercial painters, we know that
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