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Turn Your Backyard Into the Oasis You’ve Been Dreaming Of

Date:

August 10, 2024

Author:

Williams Lumber

Category:

Decking, Paint

There is nothing quite like the Hudson Valley in the Spring time. After months of staying indoors, we are all eager to get outside a bit more. If there’s anything to get excited about this spring, it’s the opportunity to beautify our home and outdoor living spaces. With Williams Lumber, we have compiled a few projects to freshen up your outdoor space and add many more years of enjoyment in your space.

Freshen Up Your Paint and Stain

Even if most of your time is spent inside your home, your exterior should enhance your overall space. A great place to start is by sprucing up your exterior and patio with a fresh coat of paint or stain. If the job is approachable enough to tackle on your own, Williams recommends investing in a premium paint like Benjamin Moore, which has a complete line of durable exterior paints and stains. Before you commit to your full project, you can use the Color Portfolio app by Benjamin Moore to envision your project. This app allows you to upload photos from your phone and experiment with different colors.

Add Low-Maintenance Decking

A deck is a great extension to your home. It might sound like a large investment, but choosing a durable brand that will survive the elements while also requiring little maintenance, will save you money in the long run. Popularized by high-performance brands like Trex, composite decking made from pressed wood (wood chips, sawdust, wood fiber) and plastic, are a great place to start. While the upfront price of pressure treated lumber is low, an investment in composite decking breaks even after a few years. Not only do you not have the annual maintenance costs associated with wood like sanding, staining, and painting, but the material will last longer too.

Trex is an American-made, high performance, durable and eco-friendly alternative made with 95% recycled material compared to wood decking. Trading in your wood decking for Trex means you’re ditching hours of annual upkeep that will not only cost you time, but money. With Trex you also have a wide variety of decking and railing collections so that everyone can build their dream deck.

Visit one of our seven convenient locations in the Hudson Valley, including the kitchen and bath showrooms in Pleasant Valley and Rhinebeck, we have everything you need to improve your outdoor space and “Nail it Right the First Time!” Stop in Williams today!

Make a plan to visit one of our seven Williams Lumber locations today!

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