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Year Round Deck Maintenance Tips

Within the last week, temperatures in the Chicago area have dropped drastically. We may have hoped for a few more weeks before winter, but it’s coming in strong. At Randy Jaacks Rustic Woodmen Decks, we want to help you keep your deck in perfect condition, no matter the season. Here are some easy, must-do tasks […]

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Advice for Choosing the Right Stain Colors for Your Deck

If you love entertaining outdoors, consider adding a wooden deck to your home. Regardless of the size or layout of your backyard, a wood deck will instantly create a large area for entertaining, cooking, or simply lounging around on a beautiful spring or summer’s day. When you work with an experienced deck contractor, you will […]

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How to Keep Your Deck Clear from Snow

Even if you apply a water-resistant stain to your deck, rain and snow can eventually cause moisture damage to the wood if the puddle or pile up on the deck. During the wintertime, it is particularly important that you go outside and clear your deck after a snowstorm passes through. The longer you wait to […]

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Why You Need to Winterize Your Deck

Winter is a mix of good and bad. The good, as far as most people are concerned, has already passed in the form of that first, exciting snow melting and beloved guests departing after the festive holiday season. The bad, namely the frigid temperatures and biting wind coming off of the lake, are here to […]

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