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Exterior Renovation & Landscape Construction Articles

Dos and Don’ts When Building Your Own Vertical Garden

Dos and Don’ts When Building Your Own...

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Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 @ 4:08pm

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The Truth About Deck Maintenance

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Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 @ 2:59pm

Article By: Terry Owen, The Wood Surgeon, DeckRefinishing.ca After maintenance… a realistic view I know what you are...

Deck Image - Deck Article - The Wood Surgeon - Restoring and taking care of your outdoor wooden structures

Restoring & Taking Care of Your Outdoor...

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Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 @ 2:56pm

Article By: Terry Owen, The Wood Surgeon, DeckRefinishing.ca A lot of bad advice out there…. I have spoken...

Deck Image 2 - Deck Article - The Wood Surgeon - Steps to proper deck restoration and refinishing

Steps To A Proper Deck Restoration &...

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Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 @ 2:48pm

Article By: Terry Owen, The Wood Surgeon, DeckRefinishing.ca #1 Inspection… is it a keeper? Where wood meets wood...

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Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 @ 11:18am

As a contractor, I’m always looking for new technology that builds a better home. I love anything that...

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