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Boost your home’s value with a deck

Adding a deck to your home can increase its value, but the amount of value added can vary based on

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7 Tips for keeping your composite deck clean

Composite decks are a popular choice for homeowners as they require minimal maintenance compared to traditional wood decks. However, they

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The Pandemic for a Deck Builder

The Covid Pandemic has hit each and every one of us somehow at sometime. Every industry and person has their

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Timbertech Platinum Warranty – Contractor

When building a New Low-Maintenance Composite Deck, you want to make sure it is built correct with great service and

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Winter Discounts 2019

It’s the time of the Year to Get a Deck Built at a Discount and Ready Before Spring to Enjoy.

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Timbertech Contractor Training – Platinum

Great News for us and our future clients!! We are a Timbertech Platinum Contractor and we were invited to travel

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Spring – Build-A-Deck

Spring is Here!!! Call us today to get a Custom Deck Quote and get on our Spring Schedule!!! (515)480-5593 or

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Happy Halloween

Check out these Night Views of these Deck Lights in this Halloween Video we have created

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Our History – 2010 through 2016

Learn our History with how Detail with Construction and Experience over the past years have expanded the Deck Design and

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What is a Truly Qualified Custom Deck Builder vs a Deck Contractor

A truly qualified custom deck builder specializes Only in Deck Building and Exterior Outdoor Spaces. We often have more knowledge

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5 Ways to get the Most out of Summer on your Own Deck

Below are some simple things you can easily do to your outdoor deck this Summer that will be fun and

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Winter Building FAQ

Can you build a deck in the Winter? (Winter Building) Houses are built all year long, including the decks on

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5 Reasons to Build a Deck in the Winter

1. Save Money with a Discount. The #1 reason to build during the slow time in the winter is a

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Wood Deck Maintenance throughout the year

Annual deck maintenance will forestall repairs, protect your investment, and boost your enjoyment of your outdoor space. Mid-Spring & Mid-Fall:

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Deck in a Day – Time Lapse Video

My sister and her husband (Owner’s of Black Tie Creatives), whom does our marketing for Deck & Drive Solutions has

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Updated Timbertech Warranty – 30 Year Fade & Stain Warranty

Timbertech PVC Capped Composite Decking now has a 30 Year Fade & Stain Warranty!! The get better all the time!!

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Timbertech Certified – Gold Level – Quality Products

Deck & Drive Solutions is now Gold Level Certified with Timbertech and Azek Products with PVC Capped Composite Decking, Full

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Front Porch Railing – White Maintenance Free Options

Just last week I was asked about maintenance free front porch railing in the color of White and they wanted

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Timbertech Certified – Quality Products

Deck & Drive Solutions is certified by Timbertech Decking and Railing.  We have built many composite and low-maintenance decks and

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Myth Busting Facts with Composite vs Wood

Myth:  Wood is “greener” than composite decking Truth: In many ways, composite decking is more eco-friendly than wood decking. The

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Front Porch Living

With spring weather finally upon us, there are few better places to sit and relax than the front porch.  Now

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19 Ways to Upgrade Your Deck

1. Clean It, Repair It, and Stain It Before you add furniture, accents, and other items to your deck, you

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Our Family Work History

Harold Rouse, aka Junior (Dad) has built decks for many home builders and custom decks for home owners in the

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Yearly Deck Maintenance Tips

Mid / Late Spring – Wash the Deck Besides the deck looking dirty, one of the sure signs a deck

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New Deck Construction with Stone Post Covers

The crew at Deck & Drive Solutions built this deck and pergola using Faux Stone Post Wraps on the base

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New Deck Project – Part 4 – Lighting, Dry UnderDecking, Patios

Part 4: Lighting, Dry Under Deck, Patios The final elements to consider for your deck project is Lighting, Under Decking

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Magazine Articles

We got a call from the Iowa Living Magazine that they heard of our deck projects and wanted to do

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New Deck Project – Part 3 – Materials & Budget

New Deck Project Planning Part 3: Materials & Budget Prices for deck materials greatly change from treated decking to PVC

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New Deck Project – Part 2 – Design with Zones

New Deck Project Planning Part 2: Design with Zones Deck Design for the Present and Future A deck is an

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New Deck Project – Part 1 – Plan for Sun and Activities

New Deck Project Planning Part 1: Plan for Sun and Activities This Deck Project Planning Blog consists of 4 Parts

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Deck’s Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Alternative decking products are maintenance-free. Fiction: Despite what you may have heard, no decking product is maintenance-free.

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The Wood Maintenance Myth

The Wood Maintenance Myth Someone probably told you that real wood decks were hard to maintain. They were wrong. Wood

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Real Wood – The Green Choice

Recently, 3 life cycle assessments were conducted by independent third parties to determine which building materials really are better for

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Christmas Lighting 2011

Professional Christmas LED Lighting Installation Are you another aspiring Clark Griswold, planning on spending hours of climbing on an old

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Privacy Wall / Fence

The homeowner wanted a wall for privacy on the deck that did not look like a fence. We decided to

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New Deck Construction – w/ Stone Post Covers

The crew at Deck & Drive Solutions built this deck and pergola using Stone Post Wraps on the base of

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Battle of the Stains – Penofin vs. Cabot

Because Price Point and Quality Matter –For Penofin, what is recommended at the 3rd year? Is there another complete redo

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First Sealed Decks of the year

Deck Restoration – First Sealed of the year 2011 It was a slow start to staining and sealing deck for

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Fence and Privacy Wall Ideas

Ideas are Plenty to give your privacy a Custom View Check out more information on our website at deckanddrivesolutions.com or

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Railing Options – New Deck Construction

These are just a few railing options – there are so many more. We can get you a railing of

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Deck Material Comparison

Because Price Point and Quality Matter Pressure Treated: Wood is the traditional material used for deck construction. Pressure treated decking

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Deck Sealing Product Comparison

Deck Restoration Product ComparisonBattle of the Stains Because Price Point and Quality Matter Cabot Stains and Sealers Standard Stain/Seal, best

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We are now on Blogging!!!

Deck & Drive Solutions is now on Blogging. Check here often for updates, information, and pictures of some of our

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Recent Posts
We are now on Blogging!!!
Deck Sealing Product Comparison
Deck Material Comparison
Railing Options – New Deck Construction
Fence and Privacy Wall Ideas
First Sealed Decks of the year
Battle of the Stains – Penofin vs. Cabot
New Deck Construction – w/ Stone Post Covers
Privacy Wall / Fence
Christmas Lighting 2011
Real Wood – The Green Choice
The Wood Maintenance Myth
Deck’s Fact or Fiction
New Deck Project – Part 1 – Plan for Sun and Activities
New Deck Project – Part 2 – Design with Zones
New Deck Project – Part 3 – Materials & Budget
Magazine Articles
New Deck Project – Part 4 – Lighting, Dry UnderDecking, Patios
New Deck Construction with Stone Post Covers
Yearly Deck Maintenance Tips
Our Family Work History
19 Ways to Upgrade Your Deck
Front Porch Living
Myth Busting Facts with Composite vs Wood