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Building a Deck This Year?

By Bryan E. Wright, Contributing Writer

Planning to build a deck this spring? Warm weather may seem like it's a long way off, but it'll be here sooner than you think. So now is the time to get your deck ducks in a row so the project is done in time for summer. And the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturer's Association can help!

They've put together a great interactive resource as part of the Real Outdoor Living campaign at Real Outdoor Living Deck Project Planner. It's absolutely packed with useful information. You'll find just about everything you need to build a great real-wood deck - project ideas, tips for a successful project, facts about pressure-treated wood and more.

Worth noting, the videos and how-to modules are hosted by ToolSkool's own remodeling expert Brad Staggs.You can find even more information at www.realoutdoorliving.com. Check it out, and good luck with your project!

Writer Bryan E. Wright is a 10-year veteran of the building products category and presently is the owner of beWright & associates, a strategic PR and communications firm in Newport, KY. He is a frequent contributor to ToolSkool, as well as ToolBoxBuzz. Follow him on Twitter at bryanwright.

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