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Latest in Decks & Outdoor · July 21, 2026
Building a Deck on a Beach House with Pilings
Learn about adding a deck to your beach house on pilings. Considerations for coastal weather, materials, and local conditions are key.
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July 10, 2026Decks & OutdoorMulti-Level Deck Designs for Sloped Coastal LotsExplore multi-level deck designs suitable for sloped lots in coastal NC. Understand key considerations, costs, and when to call a contractor.
June 20, 2026Decks & OutdoorDeck Maintenance Checklist for NC Beach HomesA season-by-season deck maintenance checklist built for salt air, humidity, and hurricane country, from a contractor who sees what neglect costs.
June 9, 2026Decks & OutdoorAdding a Screened Porch to an Older Beach HouseWhat it takes to add a screened porch to an older coastal home: structural surprises, flood-zone rules, matching the house, and realistic costs.
May 19, 2026Decks & OutdoorUnder-Deck Drainage and Storage: Use the Space BelowHow under-deck drainage systems work, what they cost relative to the deck, and how coastal homeowners turn the space below an raised deck into dry storage.
May 5, 2026Decks & OutdoorDeck Lighting Ideas for Coastal NC HomesDeck lighting that survives salt air and actually gets used: layouts, fixture types, coastal-rated hardware, and what to run during the build.April 21, 2026Decks & OutdoorPool Deck and Surround Ideas for Coastal NC BackyardsPractical pool deck and surround options for coastal North Carolina, comparing surfaces for bare feet, salt systems, and code-required barriers.
March 24, 2026Decks & OutdoorPergola vs. Covered Porch: What Works on the NC CoastAn honest comparison of pergolas and covered porches for coastal North Carolina backyards, including shade, rain, wind, and cost realities.Decks & OutdoorMarch 24, 2026Decks & OutdoorPressure Washing Dos and Don'ts for Coastal HomesPressure washing a beach-area home removes salt and mildew that shorten your exterior's life — or strips paint and drives water into walls if done wrong. Here's how to tell the difference.
March 3, 2026Decks & OutdoorFence Permits and HOA Rules in Coastal NC, ExplainedWhen a fence needs a permit in the Wilmington area, how city height limits work, and why HOA and CAMA rules can override everything else.
February 17, 2026Decks & OutdoorAccess Control for HOAs: What Communities Get WrongFor HOA boards and community managers: how to think about gates, keypads, remotes, telephone entry, and credential management — and the mistakes that make gated communities less secure.
February 3, 2026Decks & OutdoorSwing vs. Slide: Choosing a Driveway Gate on the CoastSwing gates and slide gates each win in different situations — driveway slope, space, wind exposure, and salt air all matter. Here's how we help Wilmington-area owners choose.
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