It's 2024 and spring looks to be knocking at the door. So what can we expect for trends in outdoor living this year? Wade and Shane discuss 12 of the top trends we expect to see, or continue to see, in 2024.

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There are a lot of misconceptions and myths in the decking industry, and unfortunately that leads to homeowners making important decisions based on poor information. Here are 10 common myths that we debunk on the fly.

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Dry space under your deck can be very desirable to convert that space into a weather-safe patio or even just a dry storage space. We discuss four great systems that will accomplish this for you: Trex Rain Escape, Dexerdry, Duradek, and ZipUp Ceilings.

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Dealer reps - it's a position that seems to have morphed a little over the last few years. It's an incredibly important job as the person in it has a direct impact on the brand of the entire company. Relationships are one of the most important factors of success at the retail level. So what makes a great rep? Let's discuss.

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Fresh off their visit to Deck Expo 2023 in Las Vegas, Wade and Shane discuss the top products that made an impact at the show.

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Many deck builders build a great deck. But they may not be great at all the fine details of running their business. And if you don't pay attention to these details - they can sink you - FAST.

Here are 15 ways a deck builder can find themselves looking for a 9-5 again, if they're not careful.

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Homeowners often have some sticker shock when it comes to hourly rates that tradespeople charge. Mechanics, HVAC, carpenters, electricians, deck builders... it doesn't matter. $75, $90, $150... it always comes with the reaction that it's "too much".

But who decides what is a fair rate? In this episode, we try to break down all those included expenses that small business have that go into that rate. Spoiler... they're charging a very fair rate.

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We get a full perspective of industry roles with a couple guests in the studio: Korey Welterlich from Fortress Building Products and Meghan Grant from Mclean Lumber. Lots of laughs, some Q&A, and just an all around swell time.

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Deck Expo is an annual event that we have attended for the past 8 years (minus some Covid years). But some people have never been and wonder if it's worth the time/money investment. We think so... and here's our list of "Why's".

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Is it Fall or Autumn? Either way, it marks a time when you should do some maintenance on your deck as summer winters and winter looms. What kind of maintenance depends on what kind of deck you have. Wade and Shane discuss your top tips for end of sumer deck maintenance.

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