Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing
It's that time of year again! Girl Scout Cookie season is in full-swing. Sure, you could stuff that box of Thin Mints in the back of your freezer, but where's the fun in that? Bust that box open and pair it with some beer. Check out our suggestions for pairing these tasty treats with your favorite beers. Thin Mints & Dry Stout (Lefthand Nitro Milk Stout) Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-Si-Dos & Brown Ale (Woods Boss Rock Bar Brown) Shortbread/Trefoils & English Pale Ale/ESB (Hogs Head BOYS Best Bitter) Caramel Delites/Samoas & German-Style Doppelbock (Paulaner Brauerei Salvator)
Going for the Green
Colorado is known for the green. It's all over Denver! You can smell it everywhere! Not to mention, GASP!, the suburbs too! People come from all over to try a bowl. Most people swear by it with a burrito, or the stickiest-ickyest cheese fries. Drool. Some make the mistake of eating too much of it, so they lock themselves in their bathroom for hours. Wait! No! I'm not talking about that! I'm talking about CHILI! Colorado Green Chili! We have high standards when it comes to green chili. So we set out to list some of the best places to[...]
Hard to Beat Hardscape… but Why Choose?
We’re known for our natural wood decks However, decks aren’t the only way DeckTec creates stunning outdoor living environments. One aspect of our work that has increased in demand is our paver patio designs. For years, DeckTec has done more deck and patio combinations than any other company. Similar to our wood decks, we prefer natural materials for our patios. We believe the authentic stone blocks provide the most elegance and appeal. Additionally, the larger, interlocking stones handle settling and expanding Colorado soil much better than a static patio material. Plus, when substantial shifts occur, we can repair paver patios[...]
6 Dos and Don’ts to Protect Your Deck This Winter
Photo by Toni Tan on Unsplash A properly sealed deck is your first—and best—defense against Colorado’s extreme winters. We recommend contacting DeckTec ASAP if you feel your deck’s current finish is not up to the task. Here are a few dos and don’ts to ensure your deck thrives this winter and is ready to go next spring. 1. Do Remove Planters and Excess Furniture Avoid unsightly marks and make room for easy shoveling by removing excess furniture from your deck. Be sure to add plastic foot covers to the pieces that remain. Cover your tables and chairs with vinyl covers[...]
Can DeckTec Build in the Snow?
Photo by Damian McCoig on Unsplash I recently received some feedback from a client. He shared his experience of our team assigned to build a back patio deck for him this past spring. The build was slated to begin on March 16, the day after the blizzard of 2020. As the snow piled up around his house, the client expected to hear from our lead that they would need to postpone. To his surprise, he found that DeckTec had anticipated the storm and made arrangements to clear a path through the feet of snow so that the job could start[...]
