Should I Resurface or Rebuild My Deck?
Is Deck Resurfacing Right For You and Your Deck? Homeowners in West Michigan know just how valuable a good-quality deck can be. But over time, your deck boards can fade, wear out, and take on damages from harsh weather conditions. Luckily, you might not have to rebuild your entire deck when this happens. Deck resurfacing […]
9 Reasons You Should Build a Deck in the Winter
Can You Build a Deck in the Winter? Here are 9 Unexpected Reasons You Should Consider It. Have you ever considered building a deck in the winter? Many people assume that it’s too cold to take on any major outdoor projects, but we hope this blog changes your mind! Can I Build my Deck in […]
How To Easily Install a Snow Fence | Snow Fencing DIY
Thanks to Lake Michigan, those who live along the coast in West Michigan are familiar with the heavy lake-effect snow and strong winds that come with the winter. These harsh conditions have been known to cause dangerous property and road conditions. Luckily, installing a snow fence is a simple and easy solution to help redirect […]
Everything You Need to Know about TimberTech Decking
As Michigan deck builders, we value creating outdoor spaces that are durable, low maintenance, sustainable, and customizable. And TimberTech allows us to help you do just that—and more. With the most realistic wood looks on the market, TimberTech decking is long-lasting—without fading, splintering, cracking, or rotting. And with over 30 finish options across nine different […]
How to Build A Retaining Wall on a Slope: With Flex MSE
Looking to build a natural retaining wall on a slope? Then this is the guide for you! Learn about Flex MSE, walk through the 7 easy steps in building a Flex MSE retaining wall, discover the many benefits of a natural retaining wall when compared to traditional systems, and find answers to frequently asked questions […]
Planting Beach Grass in Michigan: A Complete Guide
The Great Lakes shoreline is an actively eroding coast. These high-risk erosion areas (HREAs) have been eroding at an average rate of one foot or greater per year over at least 15 years. Does your Lake Michigan property need protecting? Beach grass might just be the solution you need. Beach grass is a key player […]
Why You Should Consider Aluminum Stairs for Your Lakeshore Property
Are you looking to level up your Lakeshore Property? The first thing you will want to do is invest in a stable stair system. Having a stable stair system in place will make your beach access safer, easier to navigate, and more manageable to use. A quality deck and stairs will save you from having […]
Removing Your Geotextile Tubes from Your Beach
Removing Your Geotextile Tubes from Your Beach Geotextile tubes, also called erosion control tubes or sandbags, are an effective erosion control product along the lakeshore for coastal protection. While these sandbags last many years, homeowners may choose to remove them if they are no longer necessary for erosion control and shoreline stabilization. Read on to […]
Can I Build a Pond on My Property?
Ponds provide an ecosystem and outdoor oasis to your backyard and have both practical and aesthetic value. It’s no surprise that many homeowners want to create their own whether for recreational purposes, agricultural use, or simply to attract wildlife! Before building a pond on your property, however, comes the work of preparation. This planning includes […]
How Vegetation Prevents Erosion Along the Lakeshore
Is your lakeshore property constantly threatened by wind and water’s erosive effects? While erosion is a natural process that isn’t leaving Lake Michigan’s shoreline any time soon, planting vegetation is one way that this extreme erosion can be prevented and managed. In this post, we outline how beaches and dunes become eroded, how vegetation prevents […]