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The Calgary area is known for some extreme weather. There are the winter chinooks that change the temperature by double-digit degrees in an afternoon, and the massive hailstorms that seem to hit [...]

As we head into summer, many people in Calgary are looking out into their backyards and wondering how they can make their patios, decks, and other backyard features (like pergolas!) even more [...]

So you’ve got the deck you’ve always dreamed of, or the patio you’ve been pursuing for years. Your yard looks great and you just need one last piece to finish it off and tie it together. However, [...]

Any homeowner looking to upgrade, renovate, or install a new patio or deck onto their property eventually has a decision to make. This decision may seem simple, but it is one of the single most [...]

There are few things better than spending a summer day out on the deck, relaxing and enjoying the sunshine – but for many Calgarians, that can only come after upgrading or building a deck on your [...]

Like most homeowners, you’ve probably wondered how you can boost your property values while also making a good, practical improvement. We’ve already talked about some common ways to do it, [...]

There aren’t many things better than a well-built, reliable deck that offers plenty of space for relaxing and enjoying your days off. And, as we’ve talked about before, there is a wide range of [...]

So you’ve finally got your new Calgary deck built (or your old one cleaned up), and you’re ready to relax. That means it’s time to invest in some new patio furniture! But are you up-to-date with [...]

For any construction project, anywhere in the world, at any point in history, one thing will always be true: its ultimate durability rests (literally) on its foundations. Without a strong [...]

So you’ve gotten references from your friends, looked around online, and checked with the BBB to make sure the deck builder you’re hiring is the real deal. It’s a lot of extra work, but ensuring [...]