Outdoor Recipes
We Demand S’more!
Warm, gooey, crunchy s’mores are staples of camping trips and backyard BBQs stretching decades. Early recipes of the campfire treat first appeared in Boy and Girl Scout publications in the 1920s. Over time the unique[...]
The Legend of Andycorn aka Eloté (Mexican Street Corn)
I first prepared eloté for my buddies at my bachelor party five years ago. One of my groomsmen had never had it before and loved it, but he couldn’t remember the name. A few weeks[...]
5 Grill-Friendly Recipes That Will Leave You Drooling
The beginning of the outdoor living season is officially upon us. You know what that means: it’s time to grill. A big part of the joy of outdoor living is preparing meals and dining al[...]
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[...]
Crispy Cauliflower “Wings” from Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza
Steve loved cauliflower “wings” from Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza so much that we talked them into giving us the recipe! Breading Mix Start with equal parts cornmeal and either wheat or rice flour (gluten free).[...]
Deck-Worthy Cocktails Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails
Ingredients 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. granulated sugar 8 c. diced seedless watermelon (1 lb.) 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 1 3/4 c. blueberries 3/4 c. lightly packed fresh mint leaves 8 mint sprigs for[...]
Deck-Worthy Meals Cheddar BLT Burgers w/ Russian Tarragon Dressing
Ingredients 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/3 c. ketchup 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. grated onion 1 tbsp. chopped parsley 1 tbsp. chopped tarragon 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 12 oz. thickly sliced bacon 1 1/3[...]
Deck-Worthy Dishes – Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
Ingredients 3 lbs. potatoes, scrubbed 2 sticks butter 1¼ cups hot milk 1 head cabbage, cored and finely shredded 1 (1-lb.) piece ham or bacon, cooked the day before 4 scallions, finely chopped parsley leaves,[...]
Best Local Cold Weather Micro-Brrrews
Beer is a big part of the Colorado lifestyle! For every camping trip, whitewater adventure or 14’er summit there’s beer shared on the back of a tailgate, at one of Colorado’s 300+ taprooms or on[...]
Deck Worthy Dinners: Beer-Brined Turkey with Onion Gravy & Bacon
Ingredients ¼ c. yellow mustard seeds 2 tbsp. black peppercorns 8 bay leaves 1 c. dark brown sugar 1 c. kosher salt 2 onions, cut into thick wedges 1 lb. bacon slab, skin removed, sliced[...]
Deck Worthy Snacks: Homemade Soft Pretzels
Ingredients 1½ c. warm (110-115°) water 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 package active dry yeast 22 oz. all-purpose flour (about 4½ cups) 2 oz. unsalted butter, melted vegetable oil, for pan 10[...]
Deck Worthy Snacks: Fresh Homemade Dill Pickles
Ingredients 1-quart jar with lid 2-3 pickling cucumbers (as many fit in jar) 5 sprigs fresh dill (or 1 tbsp. dry dill) 2-4 cloves of garlic crushed and minced 3 tbsp. white distilled vinegar ½[...]
Deck Worthy Recipes: Grilled Jerk Chicken
Nothing says dinner "On Deck" like grilled jerk chicken! Try this deck worthy recipe this weekend. Grilled Jerk Chicken Serves 8 JERK MARINADE 3 scallions, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 small onion, chopped[...]
Little Brother John’s Jalapeno BBQ Sauce
Nothing says summer like a barbecue, and nothing says barbecue like BBQ Sauce! Try this BBQ sauce as your next backyard event, courtesy of John Sparhawk! Ingredients 2-4 Jalapeno peppers, minced 1½ c. ketchup 1½[...]
Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Burgers
The unofficial start of summer is here, try these delicious stuffed burgers at your next backyard party! Yields: 4 Ingredients 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1/2[...]
Time to Plant Sweet Berries and Fragrant Herbs
Berries and herbs tend to grow slowly, and because of our short growing season here, are best cultivated from starts, which are available now at garden centers, farmers markets, supermarkets and hardware stores. If you[...]
Spicy Lime Grilled Salmon
Try this light salmon recipe the next time you're looking for something new to try! SPICY LIME GRILLED SALMON Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lime 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp. soy[...]
Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick's Day this weekend, it's time to get our Irish on! 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces 3 carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges (root[...]
Coffee Beers for Around the Fireplace This Winter
There is no better pairing than coffee and beer – coffee brings rich, complex flavors to beer that you can’t get from anything else. Try one of these local brews the next time you’re looking[...]
Coffee Rubbed Steak
Mix up the regular holiday fare at your next party or family gathering with this coffee rubbed steak! Coffee Rubbed Steak 2 tbsp. ancho chili powder 2 tbsp. finely ground coffee beans 5 tsp. brown[...]
Coffee on Deck: I Take Mine with Honey
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[...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Enjoy this seasonal favorite in the comfort of your own home! Serves 2 2 tbsp. canned pumpkin ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice + more to garnish freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. sugar 2[...]
Grilled Chicken with Brother John’s Peach Pineapple Habanero Sauce
Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1 c. sugar ¼ c. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. pineapple juice 1/4 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tbsp. cornstarch (mixed with a bit of water to create a slurry) 1/4 medium[...]
Cool Summer Fruit Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 c. Ripe cantaloupe cut into chunks 1 Ripe large peach, peeled and cut into chunks 1 c. Freshly blended peach nectar (or canned) ½ c. White Zinfandel (or ½ c. peach[...]
Outdoor Recipes
We Demand S’more!
Warm, gooey, crunchy s’mores are staples of camping trips and backyard BBQs stretching decades. Early recipes of the campfire treat first appeared in Boy and Girl Scout publications in the 1920s. Over time the unique[...]
The Legend of Andycorn aka Eloté (Mexican Street Corn)
I first prepared eloté for my buddies at my bachelor party five years ago. One of my groomsmen had never had it before and loved it, but he couldn’t remember the name. A few weeks[...]
5 Grill-Friendly Recipes That Will Leave You Drooling
The beginning of the outdoor living season is officially upon us. You know what that means: it’s time to grill. A big part of the joy of outdoor living is preparing meals and dining al[...]
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[...]
Outdoor Living
Roof Covers and The Bare Necessities of Backyard Living
Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities Forget about your worries and your strife I mean the bare necessities, old mother nature’s recipes That bring the bare necessities of life Call me crazy,[...]
Dark Sky Deck Lighting: The Secret to Supreme Summer Outdoor Comfort
The dishes are done, the kids are in bed, and now it's time to slip into your comfy deck chair to relax and enjoy a beverage by the fire pit. There's just one problem. That[...]
Deck Decluttering and Buy Nothing For Maximum Outdoor Comfort
What does a set of golf clubs, some old batteries, and a freshly picked smoked turkey carcass have to do with spring cleaning? They're the spoils of one of the biggest trends in spring cleaning[...]
The Grown-ups Guide To: Do I Really Need to Stain My Deck?
Nobody likes to be told to do something they don't want, especially when that something is like putting stain on a deck. We're adults, mind you. If I want to stay up late, eat ice[...]
Outdoor Living
Roof Covers and The Bare Necessities of Backyard Living
Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities Forget about your worries and your strife I mean the bare necessities, old mother nature’s recipes That bring the bare necessities of life Call me crazy,[...]
Dark Sky Deck Lighting: The Secret to Supreme Summer Outdoor Comfort
The dishes are done, the kids are in bed, and now it's time to slip into your comfy deck chair to relax and enjoy a beverage by the fire pit. There's just one problem. That[...]
Deck Decluttering and Buy Nothing For Maximum Outdoor Comfort
What does a set of golf clubs, some old batteries, and a freshly picked smoked turkey carcass have to do with spring cleaning? They're the spoils of one of the biggest trends in spring cleaning[...]
The Grown-ups Guide To: Do I Really Need to Stain My Deck?
Nobody likes to be told to do something they don't want, especially when that something is like putting stain on a deck. We're adults, mind you. If I want to stay up late, eat ice[...]
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My husband Matt and I […] have moved away from the home where we had the beautiful deck and outdoor living space you created. We will forever remember fondly that beautiful deck, and the hard work you did during a very bad economic time to fix problems around the foundation of our home. Steve, Keith, and all of your workers were fabulous and we sent several of our friends your way with referrals. We are sure that your deck helped us get a wonderful offer on our home.
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DeckTec are absolute pros. They just finished a big deck and roof cover project at my house. The total experience from working with Steve in Design and Sales, Keith in Project Management, and Charlie, Josh, and Hank in Construction was nothing but 6 star service. 100% on time and on budget with craftsmanship and quality. Skip the “Hammer and Nails” contractors and go with DeckTec if you want an “Outdoor Living Space”. Call these people – you will not be disappointed.
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the work Decktec completed refinishing my deck. It hasn’t looked this good since it was new sixteen years ago. Decktec was very professional, polite and willing to work with me to get the exact color of stain I wanted. I would recommend Decktec to anyone who wants a complete job from the great construction work starting the job, to its thorough cleanup. I’m happy my neighbor referred me to Decktec. You are the fourth company I’ve had refinish my deck and will now be the only company I use going forward.
