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Deck and Patio Wins 2013 APSP Awards of Excellence And Merit
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals’ (APSP) awards program recognizes Deck and Patio’s achievements When considering to build a new, or upgrade an existing, pool, spa, hot tub, water...
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Enjoying Your Deck in Winter: Expert Tips from Fiberon Decking
“Enjoying my deck in winter?” you might be asking. Actually, yes! To get the snowdown on how to enjoy our decks even when it’s snowy outside, we spoke to Edie Kello, Director of Marketing...
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Breathing Room: Outdoor Rooms Come In all Shapes
Outdoor rooms can be elaborate affairs. Indeed, one project we are showcasing today is an enclosed pool house that boasts two separate outdoor rooms. Still another is a completely enclosed four seasons...
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Patios That Are Small Wonders
When outdoor space is at a premium, small-scale patios may be a necessity. And in a recent post “Living Large on Small Patios,” HGTV online showed how top designers can make compact patios enticing....
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Backyard Fire Pits: Keeping the Home Fires Burning
In days of yore, when family members had to travel to hunt for food, etc., candles in the windows and village campfires were welcoming signs that led them home. And it’s no different today. Home...
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Outdoor Living: Breathe Free in a Room without Walls
Outdoor rooms don’t have to be elaborate affairs. Some may not require any construction at all. Take the following Deck and Patio projects. Each one is designed to create the look and feeling of an...
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Fall Outdoor Season: Color It Autumn
Many of us in the northeast retreat very reluctantly to a winter spent indoors. We make every effort to extend the outdoor season with the addition of fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, hot tubs, some even...
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Backyard Pavilions: Outdoor Living Par Excellence
Here, in Long Island, NY, we are passionate about outdoor living. And for many, there’s no better way to enjoy al fresco living than under the shade of a handsome pavilion or gazebo. Open to breezes...
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Backyard Upgrades: ‘Phase’ Your Way to an Awesome Retreat
“When it comes to landscaping, sometimes ‘awesome’ isn’t accomplished in one season — let alone, overnight,” says Deck and Patio’s Dave Stockwell. Certainly, this was the case for these Shoreham, NY,...
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Labor Day Weekend: Summer’s Last Hurrah
Yes, Labor Day is summer’s last hurrah. It’s the final long weekend that punctuates the outdoor living season. To do it up right, you may even now be searching for a large enough tent to accommodate a...
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A Repeat Customer Is the Best Testimonial
Deck and Patio Backyard Oasis Last fall we completed this backyard upgrade for a client’s newly-built home in Manhasset, NY. The project boasts: a free-form heated Gunite pool with spillover spa and...
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Landscaping Ideas: Sheltering in Place Sparks Passion for Growing Vegetables
The New York Times had an interesting column this week, entitled “Panic Buying Goes for the Seeds.” After discovering a renewed passion for gardening, the Times writer began searching for seeds to...
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Custom Fireplaces Say ‘Welcome’ to Fall
As the final long weekend of the outdoor season, Labor Day represents more than the end of summer. It heralds what for many is the best time to enjoy outdoor living — autumn. During fall, New York...
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When It Comes to Hardscapes, ‘Patio’ Is Our Middle Name
Referring to our company’s ‘middle’ name is more than a play on words. We have been successfully enhancing the hardscapes of our clients’ properties for over 25 years. “Deck and Patio has become known...
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Winter Outdoor Living: A Hot Tub Deck Makes the Season Bright
In order to extend the outdoor living season, lots of homeowners add a heat source like a fire pit or fireplace to their deck. Hot Tub Deck But another very special amenity that really draws them...
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Why Not Include a Bench with Your Backyard Upgrade
Adding a bench, or other seating, to your backyard provides a treasured rest-spot, where you can be still and take in your property’s pretty views. All you really need for a view is some sort of focal...
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Extend the Outdoor Season with a Fire Feature
New Yorkers love being outdoors. So Labor Day or any hints of a chill in the air remind us it’s all coming rapidly to an end. But we can extend the outdoor season to the max with a fire feature....
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Prepare for Next Year’s Outdoor Season this Fall
It is becoming commonplace to design/build next year’s backyard upgrades in the previous fall. Whether it’s replacing an old deck or patio, starting from scratch, or adding amenities you’ve always...
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Backyard Upgrade: Having Your Own ‘Royal’ Pavilion
George IV and the Brighton Pavilion King George IV of England had a love of beautiful architecture and built his grand “royal pavilion” over 200 years ago. The King and his team spent a lot of time...
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Professional Tips for Enjoying Your Deck in Winter
Removing Snow – Keeping Warm on Your Deck – Trapping Your Heat – A Fun Deck Amenity (Hot Tub) So far — knock on wood — in our part of the Northeast, we’ve been experiencing quite the mild spell as...
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