Outdoor Living – BuildDirect Blog: Life at Home https://www.builddirect.com/blog Transforming your spaces with good design ideas, and the best materials Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:25:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 Step-by-Step Guide to Waterproof Sealing Your Deck https://www.builddirect.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-waterproof-sealing-your-deck/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-waterproof-sealing-your-deck/#respond Thu, 09 May 2019 17:00:21 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=59387 Between heavy foot traffic, sporadic weather, and local pests, your backyard deck, no doubt, takes a serious beating throughout the year. Even the most durable decking products can use a little sprucing up before summer officially arrives. Deck waterproofing is essential to keeping your backyard deck safe, functional, and stylish for years to come. If […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/5-common-patio-deck-repairs-to-complete-before-summer/feed/ 0 4 Ways to Keep Your Deck Cool During the Hot Summer Months https://www.builddirect.com/blog/4-ways-to-keep-your-deck-cool-during-the-hot-summer-months/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/4-ways-to-keep-your-deck-cool-during-the-hot-summer-months/#respond Wed, 01 May 2019 17:00:44 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=59365 After a cold winter and spring, who doesn’t welcome the arrival of warm weather? For many homeowners, summer is the prime season for hosting backyard parties on their decks and dining al fresco. Unfortunately, the sun’s scorching rays can also make some backyard decks and patios unbearably hot. To keep your deck cool and your guests […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/4-ways-to-keep-your-deck-cool-during-the-hot-summer-months/feed/ 0 Deck-orations: The Ultimate Party Guide for an Epic Deck Party https://www.builddirect.com/blog/deck-orations-the-ultimate-party-guide-for-an-epic-outdoor-party/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/deck-orations-the-ultimate-party-guide-for-an-epic-outdoor-party/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:00:57 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=59254 By the time spring rolls around, many of us are itching for an excuse to spend more time outdoors. What better way to usher in the arrival of warm weather than by throwing an epic outdoor party on your deck or patio?Imagine you and your guests lounging on your new patio furniture, enjoying the long-awaited […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/deck-orations-the-ultimate-party-guide-for-an-epic-outdoor-party/feed/ 0 Choosing the Perfect Outdoor Flooring for Your Patio https://www.builddirect.com/blog/choosing-the-perfect-outdoor-flooring-for-your-patio/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/choosing-the-perfect-outdoor-flooring-for-your-patio/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:00:45 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=58942 The patio is the home’s second living room, where everyone gathers to bask in the open air and enjoy one another’s company. At the heart of a good alfresco living room design is well-chosen patio flooring. From the floors grows the rest of the design, so choosing the right option is crucial. You need to […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/choosing-the-perfect-outdoor-flooring-for-your-patio/feed/ 0 What Are the Best Outdoor Tile Options for a Deck or Patio? https://www.builddirect.com/blog/what-are-the-best-tile-options-for-your-deck-or-patio/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/what-are-the-best-tile-options-for-your-deck-or-patio/#respond Sun, 19 Aug 2018 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=57519 Tiles are an excellent surface for outdoor areas such as decks and patios, as they’re durable, easy to maintain, and more stable and permanent than pavers. There are many different types of outdoor tiles, but you’ll find them all stylish and strong enough to last in outdoor environments. Learning more about some of the common […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/what-are-the-best-tile-options-for-your-deck-or-patio/feed/ 0 Garden Deck Designing Tips https://www.builddirect.com/blog/garden-decking-what-to-think-about-when-planning-your-deck/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/garden-decking-what-to-think-about-when-planning-your-deck/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=51256 Garden decking is a defining feature in an outdoor living space. When you’re mapping out your garden deck project, here are some steps to follow and think about. Like an outdoor stage to your home and yard, garden decks serve both a decorative and useful purpose. If you’re thinking about building a garden deck for […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/garden-decking-what-to-think-about-when-planning-your-deck/feed/ 1 Deck Tiles: Where And Why You Should Be Using Them https://www.builddirect.com/blog/deck-tiles-where-and-why-you-should-be-using-them/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/deck-tiles-where-and-why-you-should-be-using-them/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2016 20:00:53 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=50293 Deck Tiles are inexpensive, easy to install, and require no major work! You’ll be surprised at how many ways you can use them too! Here’s the lowdown on deck tiles: What are deck tiles? If you are not familiar with deck tiles, it’s time you were! Deck tiles are an easy way to switch up […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/deck-tiles-where-and-why-you-should-be-using-them/feed/ 2 Carpet Tile Solutions For Great Home Design https://www.builddirect.com/blog/carpet-tile-solutions-for-great-home-design/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/carpet-tile-solutions-for-great-home-design/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=49499 Have you ever considered carpet tile for your home, instead of traditional carpeting? Here’s some ideas about why and how you can use this practical and flexible material. *** I remember when my mother changed the carpet in my childhood bedroom. She had to go to the carpet store, choose a style, and then get a […]

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]]> https://www.builddirect.com/blog/carpet-tile-solutions-for-great-home-design/feed/ 1 Why Composite Decking Is Better Now Than Ever Before https://www.builddirect.com/blog/why-composite-decking-is-better-now-than-ever-before/ https://www.builddirect.com/blog/why-composite-decking-is-better-now-than-ever-before/#comments Mon, 29 Feb 2016 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.builddirect.com/blog/?p=49712 Composite decking has risen to meet the high standards of professionals and homeowners. Here are some of the ways its done that, and why a composite deck may be for you. Even as little as 15 years ago, the market for composite decking didn’t exist on nearly the same scale as it’s on now. However, […]

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