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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Benefits of Debris Cleanup for Your Beach
Cleaning up your beach has endless aesthetic benefits, and practical benefits for your lakeshore property too. Not only does it prepare your property for your
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Crushed Limestone for Driveways & Parking
Your driveway is important: not only is it the entry to your home, but it is the access point for your vehicle! Because of heavy
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How Erosion Control Blankets Work
Erosion is an ever-growing issue for lakeshore property owners, especially those on steep dunes and bluffs. These homes are susceptible to Lake Michigan’s erosive effects,
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Dune Restoration: Protecting your Lake Michigan Beach
Michigan is home to hundreds of thousands of dunes along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Unfortunately, much of this shoreline is also designated as a high-risk
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Shoreline Erosion Control – 5 Methods
If you’re a homeowner on Lake Michigan, you’re no stranger to the erosive effects of the lake along the shoreline. Erosion is a constant
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Tree and Brush Removal
Residential properties both inland and on the lakeshore are easily overcome by unwanted trees, brush, and debris. Without regular care, your property can soon become
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How to Clear a Lot to Build a House
Getting ready to build your dream home? Clearing your land may not be much of a dream. Every project is unique, based upon the property