deck life

Coffee on Deck: I Take Mine with Honey

November 22nd, 2017|DeckTec News & Updates, Life On Deck, Outdoor Recipes|

One of the nice little perks of my work is good, and frequent, coffee. Whatever time it is when I go to a perspective client’s home to consult with them about our custom decks and outdoor additions, whether it’s morning, afternoon, or evening, I’m often welcomed with an offer of coffee. This is never a problem, as I really enjoy the brew. I have memories going all the way back to early childhood of going to my grandparents’ home for a weekend breakfast or brunch, and bring served “coffee milk” made with coffee, sugar, and milk, while the adults drank cup after cup of the real thing. Fast forward several decades and it seems like today the country runs on coffee, for better or for worse. I can remember when coffee was just coffee (and beer was just beer). Now the choices are endless, just like the controversies. There is [...]

Picture This! Contest Winners

November 15th, 2017|Blog, Customer Feature, DeckTec News & Updates|

We would like to thank everyone who submitted pictures for the Picture This! contest. This year we saw increased participation, and love seeing you love your deck. This year we helped nearly a hundred people design and build their dream outdoor living space. It is with humble thanks that we thank you all for choosing DeckTec and allowing us to work on your beautiful homes. We hope we’ve enhanced your outdoor living, and that your outdoor room will create lasting memories with friends and family for years to come.   The DeckTec Team First Place Winner: Jackie Friesth Second Place Winner: Rich Hakkarinen Third Place Winner: Matt Fullerton