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Decked out
While wood used to be the decking of choice in America, a growing number of consumers are exploring alternatives in deck planking. One of the growing alternatives on the market is composite decking, made of materials such as recycled plastics and wastewood.
BY MOLLY MILLETT / St. Paul Pioneer Press
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Solariums let the sun shine in
All through iffy weather, the Frankfurt family has been basking in the sunshine, keeping dry while watching the rain and enjoying the outdoors without getting wet, cold, blown around - or bitten by mosquitoes.
BY DEBRA O'CONNOR / Knight Ridder Newspapers
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Plants make deck a welcome living space
If you're not making the most of your deck, you're missing a great opportunity. With a little planning and a few choice plants, a deck or patio can become the heart of your garden and an inviting extension of the house.
MARTY ROSS / Special to The Kansas City Star
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Build your own
Elect for a wood deck - a cheaper alternative to a concrete pad or brick patio - and it can be ready for a bash on the Fourth of July.
By Alan J. Heavens / The Philadelphia Inquirer
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