Meet The Owner
It’s hard to believe, but my whole working life has been about outdoor living design and build. My earliest childhood memories — as well all my adult leisure time — has been spent on decks and patios, relaxing, entertaining, and barbecuing. I did landscaping as a summer job in high school and studied some horticulture in college. I then went to work in a nursery and garden center prior to starting my own landscape company and becoming something of a serial entrepreneur. Curved glass and aluminum then caught my attention but proved to be a short-lived fad. A short stint[...]
Deck-worthy Dinners – Grandma Sparhawk’s Marinated Pork Loin
A great recipe is something to be treasured, and this one is no exception. You'll love this simple, easy to prepare family recipe from Grandma Sparhawk. I prefer this fresh off the grill, but it's pretty awesome when baked in the oven. Ingredients: 3/4 cup salad or vegetable oil 6 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons course ground pepper 1/4 cup wine vinegar 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley 1 table spoon crushed garlic 2 1/4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Directions: Marinate 24 hours in refrigerator. On grill: Cook on hot grill for 15[...]
Shovelin’ A Winter Wonderland
How to Shovel Like a Pro In the U.S., some 100 people die shoveling snow every year. But that’s not a recent development. According to studies conducted at the U.S. Nationwide Children’s Hospital, there were over 1,600 cardiac-related snow shoveling fatalities from 1990 to 2006. When people shovel snow, the increase in heart rate and blood pressure, in conjunction with cold air that constricts arteries and blood supply, makes for ideal heart attack conditions. To keep you and your family safe this winter, consider some of these snow shoveling guidelines. For areas affected most heavily, a snow blower might be[...]
We’re On Social Media!
Being an old-school company, it has taken us a bit longer to catch up with technology. In an effort to reach our current and potential customers in this highly digital era, you can now find DeckTec on many of your favorite social media platforms. We’ve helped over 3,000 customers reach new heights in outdoor living. Now, help us reach new heights on social media by following or liking our page! Check any of our online pages for special offers, opportunities, stories, and more!
DeckTec to The Future
Welcome to the first edition of DeckTec Lifestyle, a newsletter designed to bring you the best ideas in outdoor living. We’ll be reaching out nine times each year to bring you new products, services, and information for enhancing your outdoor living experience. We think you’ll enjoy learning more about DeckTec Outdoor Design as a company, as well as recent news and trends in outdoor living. In this edition, we would like to share a brief glimpse into how I got my start in the custom deck and outdoor living field. Over 25 years, outdoor living has evolved and become much[...]
