Did You Know Outdoor Living Is Wonderful for Your Health?
A generation ago, “outdoor living” was a wooden picnic table and a hibachi barbecue, with maybe a vinyl lounge chair or two for the grown-ups. “Fancy” was a table with an umbrella. […]
Which stain color should I choose?
When it comes to choosing stain colors for your deck, the options are plentiful. At DeckTec, we primarily use Behr® and also Benjamin Moore Woodlux®. To get an idea of what our stains will look like on your deck, take a look at the gallery on our refinishing page, here we have examples of decks that we have done. For Hardwood Decks: Woodluxe® Teak A premium finish crafted for dense hardwoods such as Ipe and Mahogany. Why We Recommend It: Deep Penetration: Formulated to work with the natural oil content of hardwoods. Rich, Timeless Color: Teak brings out warm, golden-brown hues[...]
Beer Battered Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Ingredients Buttermilk Soak 3 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. black pepper 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 4 lbs. medium chicken wings, thighs & drumsticks Beer Batter 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. onion powder 2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. black pepper 2 ¼ c. lager or pilsner beer Directions In large bowl mix buttermilk, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Add chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours. In large bowl whisk flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Whisk in beer, make thin batter. Drain chicken,[...]
A Room with a View: Relaxing on Deck with Jim & Susan Judge
When it comes to Jim and Susan Judge’s deck, third time’s the charm. The Judge’s first deck, which came with their Highlands Ranch home, was a poorly constructed “builder deck.” On their next deck, they tried the “Trek type stuff,” as they put it. “We saw the commercials on TV,” Jim said. “We figured it was low maintenance ha-ha.” While the composite deck didn’t splinter like the first deck, that second deck didn’t work out so well either. “The floorboards warped and there were screws popping up. I was afraid to have our grandkids running around out there, I was[...]
Where’s the Beer? A Toast to the Great American Beer Festival
As the story goes, during a visit to England for the Great British Beer Festival in the early 1980s, Charlie Papazian – founder of the Great American Beer Festival and considered by many to be the godfather of American home brewing - turned to his British hosts and said that he thought it would be a good idea if the United States had its own beer festival. To which famed British beer and whiskey writer Michael Jackson replied dryly, “But where will you get the beer?” Jackson had a point. At the time the United States was home to less[...]
