Blog Archives - All Hands On Deck
How to Create a Dry Space Under Your Deck in the Lower Mainland

How to Create a Dry Space Under Your Deck in the Lower Mainland

If you’ve got a raised deck, there’s a good chance the space underneath isn’t being used as well as it could be. In the Lower Mainland, that area often turns into a damp spot for dripping rainwater, muddy storage bins, wet patio furniture, or a patch of ground nobody...
Should You Add a Roof or Awning Over Your Deck in BC?

Should You Add a Roof or Awning Over Your Deck in BC?

If you live in the Lower Mainland, you already know a deck doesn’t get judged only on how it looks on a sunny afternoon. It’s judged on how often you can actually use it. A deck can be beautifully built, well laid out, and finished with the right materials, but if it...
Transitioning Your Deck From Winter Wear to Spring Comfort

Transitioning Your Deck From Winter Wear to Spring Comfort

By the time February rolls around in the Lower Mainland, most homeowners are ready to see winter move on. Even when snow is limited, months of rain, damp air, and reduced sunlight take a toll on outdoor spaces. Your deck often shows that wear first. Late winter is the...
How a Well Built Deck Adds Usable Living Space to BC Homes

How a Well Built Deck Adds Usable Living Space to BC Homes

A deck can be one of the most valuable parts of your home, but only if you actually use it. In the Lower Mainland, many decks end up underused because they were treated like a simple platform rather than a real living space. The design might not fit how the household...