Porticos and overhangs are decorative additions to your house that can either increase the value or the “wow” factor of your home. However, when you decide to add a porch, you may not know what is a portico and what is an overhang. Both terms are used commonly in the construction business and often confusion sets in. A portico is a wall between a door and the exterior of a house, whereas an overhang is a roof that is supported by posts along the border of a lot or property.

When your deck and patio are decaying, why is my deck rotting? What can I do about it? The first step to understand why your deck and patio are rotting is to understand why they rot in the first place.

Wood fences are beautiful additions to homes but some serious problems can develop if the wood used is not properly maintained. Wood fencing in particular can quickly become damaged if it becomes weathered or rusty from prolonged exposure to the elements.

It is often suggested that you stain your deck prior to painting. This is actually not the best practice. Before staining, you should first prepare the deck for painting. This includes cleaning the deck boards and applying a protective coating to prevent damage to new decks from chemical spills.

Decks provide you with an easy and appealing way to add outdoor living space to your property, and now that deck construction is easier than ever, it is possible for the do-it-yourselfer to have a beautiful, customized deck installed in no time at all.