Top 6 Products for Peak Outdoor Comfort:
1. Luxe Lounge Pillows Ditch the stiff patio cushions and upgrade to pillowy perfection. Oversized floor pillows are all the rage, inviting you to sink in and sprawl out with a good book. Look for weather-resistant fabrics and playful patterns to add a pop of personality. Our pick: Degrees of Comfort Memory Foam Meditation Floor Pillow Set of 2 2. Shade Sanctuary Beat the heat with a stylish shade solution. Whether it’s a retractable awning, a custom roof cover, or a strategically placed umbrella, having a shady spot to retreat to is essential for midday lounging. Bonus points for hammocks[...]
Your Guide to Outdoor Comfort
Outdoor Comfort Outdoor comfort is no different from the comforts inside your home. Humans naturally build spaces that allow them to relax and unwind. If you look closely at interior amenities, it’s easy to translate them to your deck or patio for optimal comfort. We’ve gone ahead and broken them down into categories to help you check the boxes of outdoor comfort this year. Music Listen, no really listen! Music has tremendous benefits for your mood and overall well-being. The type and volume of what you play helps set a level of comfort that fits any situation. While we’re not[...]
Tales from the Deckside
At DeckTec, we know that a deck is more than just a place to entertain guests. It’s an extension of your home, a place to relax, unwind, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. That’s why we take pride in designing, building and maintaining decks that are safe, durable, and beautiful. Not all decks are created equal. There are many poorly constructed decks out there, and they can be downright scary. Here are a few tales from the “deck” side: The truth is that most people don’t think about decks and outdoor living the way we do. For many,[...]
Dispelling the Deck Doldrums
Of the two most used rooms in the house, you look at your deck every day. Perhaps you start every day with a cup of coffee on your deck. Or maybe you only catch it on your periphery, gazing out the kitchen window while washing dishes.; Whatever the case, your deck is no different than the other parts of your home. You love it. It’s comfortable – it’s routine. Until it is boring. Suddenly, you realize it needs a change. Because while life is constantly evolving, stuff remains the same. Humans love a good routine, but we also crave what’s[...]
What to do About Hail Damage to Your Deck
I suspect you may have sustained hail damage from our recent series of spring storms. How do I know? Because I, too, got whacked by these spring storms. Hail can wreak havoc on your home, your deck included. Depending on the hail size and intensity of the storm, hail will pummel your deck floor and railings. The effect of hail stones on a deck damages the most visible areas of the deck, leaving your outdoor oasis visually displeasing and exposing the surfaces to more significant sun damage if not repaired. In extreme cases, hand railings and verticals are literally shredded,[...]