Spring is here! Along with spring comes a new Maryland baseball season and a lot of cleaning and removing junk that’s built up over the winter. Shouldn’t your deck be included in all of your spring cleaning activities? Of course… Read More
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Fence Tips: How to Make a Fence More Private
Privacy is defined as the quality or state of being apart from company or observation. It is only human to want privacy, especially when in the “privacy” of your own home or yard. And you have probably heard the saying… Read More
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Reasons why a Deck is better than a Patio
Do you know why some homes have a deck while others have a patio? Patios are always at ground level while decks range from just about ground level to the roof of a garage or even the roof of a… Read More
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Baltimore Fence Tips: A Vinyl Fence vs. Wood Fence
As a homeowner, you have one very difficult decision ahead. It is a decision that has plagued the minds of homeowners for decades. It is a decision that can leave you utterly dazed and confused. So what is this difficult… Read More
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What are the Best Baltimore Fence Companies?
Spring has finally sprung and it is about time you finally have that new fence installed. But where do you start? Who do you call? “What are the Best Baltimore Fence Companies?” Searching for the right fence company can be… Read More
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Baltimore Fence Tips: How to make my Aluminum Fencing more Private
We have found that many homeowners and business owners have the same question. They want to know “How to make my Aluminum Fencing more Private.” Well, there are actually a few ways, because there are two styles of aluminum fences…. Read More
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Baltimore Deck Builder: Adding a Pergola to a New Deck
Have you been looking for a way to add aesthetic appeal and functionality to your new deck? What about a pergola? A pergola is an architectural structure that creates a shaded sitting area using cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice… Read More
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Freedom Fence & Home: The Best Fence Installer in Baltimore
Are you looking for the Best Fence Installer in Baltimore? If so, you have come to the right place. Freedom Fence & Home has over 40 years of experience building high quality fences for both residential and commercial clients in… Read More
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International Residential Code (IRC) Deck Building Code to change in 2015?
The International Residential Code (IRC) revamped its deck building code twice recently, in 2009 and 2012. Additions included a prescriptive ledger fastening schedule, new lateral load requirements, and the acceptable location of fasteners on the ledger and house rim. However,… Read More
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Want to add Character to your Deck? Add a Pergola!
Is your new deck missing something? What could it be? Well, what about a Pergola (Seen in the picture to the right)? A pergola is an architectural structure that creates a shaded sitting area using cross-beams and a sturdy open… Read More