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Caring For A Living Christmas Tree
The Christmas season brings with it many decisions to be made. Among them is, "What type of Christmas tree should I put up'" This year, consider a living Christmas tree. Not only will you enjoy it through the holidays, but a .....
Options in Outdoor DeckingThe Christmas season brings with it many decisions to be made. Among them is, "What type of Christmas tree should I put up'" This year, consider a living Christmas tree. Not only will you enjoy it through the holidays, but a .....
For all practical purposes, you have two options when it comes to choosing outdoor decking: wood or synthetic decking, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Wood Decking
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Types of Wood Decking: Outdoor decking can be made from just about any kind of wood. Redwood, western red cedar, and ironwood are popular choices because they are naturally insect resistant, while pine is less expensive, but not quite as durable. When choosing wood for outdoor decking, durability and cost are the biggest factors.So you want to know who your kids are chatting with. Or if your spouse has a blossoming e-mail romance. Or if one of your employees is leaking confidential information on the side. These tools will allow you to find out the .....
Advantages of Wood Decking: Wood decking is beautiful, easy to work with, and durable. A properly maintained wood deck can last for fifteen or twenty years. It' s readily available and less expensive than synthetic decking.
Hand Hooked Rugs
Hand hooked rugs are a great way to add splendor to a bedroom, a kitchen, sun porch, or children's room. A number of designers like Jane Keltner, Suzanne Nicoll, Sally Dailey, Dena, and Tracy Porter focus exclusively on designing hand hooked rugs. .....
Disadvantages of Wood Decking: Outdoor decking made of wood rots over time when exposed to moisture. Some woods, like redwood, are less susceptible to rot than other materials, and keeping the wood treated and sealed helps prevent rot, but eventually, all wood will rot. Termites and carpenter ants love outdoor decking made from wood. Once again, some woods, such as redwood and cedar, are more naturally insect resistant.Hand hooked rugs are a great way to add splendor to a bedroom, a kitchen, sun porch, or children's room. A number of designers like Jane Keltner, Suzanne Nicoll, Sally Dailey, Dena, and Tracy Porter focus exclusively on designing hand hooked rugs. .....
Outdoor decking made of wood must be maintained for it to last. It has to be cleaned and all mold, and mildew has to be removed with a bleach solution, and it has to be sealed periodically to make it more water-resistant. Wood, especially soft or uncured wood, can warp when exposed to weather, as it is in outdoor decking.
One disadvantage of wood decking is that we are using wood, which is a renewable resource, faster than it grows. Forest depletion contributes to global warming and other environmental problems. Using grown and harvested wood helps reduce the environmental impact of outdoor decking made from wood.
The Good, The Bad And The Buggy
Bugs! Most of us got over liking them somewhere around the age of 12 after the ant farm went belly up and we began to appreciate how annoying mosquitoes, wasps and chiggers could be. Then as adults, we learned to despise roaches, gnats .....
Bugs! Most of us got over liking them somewhere around the age of 12 after the ant farm went belly up and we began to appreciate how annoying mosquitoes, wasps and chiggers could be. Then as adults, we learned to despise roaches, gnats .....
Synthetic Decking
Types of Synthetic Decking: Outdoor decking can be made from either plastic or composite materials. Plastic decking is usually made from recycled plastic, and composite decking is made from recycled plastic and wood scraps.
Suet Facts And Tips
If you are like many people, backyard birding is a hobby for you whether you actively encourage visits from birds or not. One way to attract birds is to put out suet -- beef fat -- and watch the crowds stop by and devour .....
If you are like many people, backyard birding is a hobby for you whether you actively encourage visits from birds or not. One way to attract birds is to put out suet -- beef fat -- and watch the crowds stop by and devour .....
Advantages of Synthetic Decking: Synthetic decking is an environmentally-friendly option, because it is made from recycled materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Outdoor decking made from synthetic materials is nearly maintenance-free. It requires only cleaning, and never needs sealing, painting, or staining. Outdoor decking made of composite materials looks and feels remarkably like wood.
Juniper Bonsai
Living With a Juniper Bonsai
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Disadvantages of Synthetic Decking: Outdoor decking made of synthetic materials may sag in high heat, and over time, heat expansion can make plastic decking brittle. Living With a Juniper Bonsai
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Outdoor decking made of synthetics has to have a sturdy, usually wood, frame and foundation. It is not sturdy enough to use for weight-bearing supports. In addition, the wood and synthetics expand and contract at different rates with heat and other weather conditions, which can result in the warping and popping in fasteners. Synthetic decking is slightly more expensive than wood decking.
Outdoor decking can be made of either wood or synthetics, and both have advantages and disadvantages. Compare the available products, and you will find the one that works best for your deck.