How to Revive an Old Wood Deck
Maybe your deck was new when you purchased it from a builder, or perhaps it had a few years on it already when you moved to your house. Whatever the case, the years, the weather, and pets can take a toll on a deck. However, there is a lot that you can do to revive […]
Must Have Custom Deck Ideas
Custom deck ideas are numerous; homeowners can feel overwhelmed when they research different plans and options. When you’re building or renovating this distinguishing feature of your home, you want to be sure you’re doing it right. Contact Dupont Decks to find out about our deck building, renovation, and screened-in porch services. Custom Deck Ideas: […]
Caring for Your Deck All Year
Your deck faces elements all year long. The best way to protect your deck is to create a routine schedule to care for your deck to avoid later repairs. With fall and winter months quickly approaching, the leaves will start to fall and can cause damage. With an excellent plan, you will be able to […]
Choosing Low-Maintenance Decking Options
We all know that decks can bring a particular shine to the yard, but the maintenance and upkeep on them can get to be a lot. However, that’s not the problem any more thanks to low-maintenance decks. At Dupont Construction and Remodeling, we have more than 20 years of experience building decks, four season rooms, […]
How to Make Your Deck ADA Friendly
Want an outdoor hangout space for your friends and family, but are wondering how to make your deck ADA friendly? Don’t worry, you can have the deck of your dreams: a place that’s fun, safe, relaxing, and accessible to everyone. Whether you know exactly what you want, or are unsure where to start, get a […]
Give Your Deck a Face-lift This Spring
With the winter weather behind us, the warm spring months are just on the horizon. You can enjoy the beautiful weather and all it has to offer. With the warmer temperatures, you’ll want a great place to kick back and relax. What better place than your very own deck! Your deck provides numerous benefits to […]
Top 8 Reasons To Build a Four Season Room
Here in Minnesota, the elements combined with the changing of seasons are a blessing – and a curse. Freezing rain, snow and below-zero temperatures often keep us inside in the colder months. While during the warmer seasons, excessive heat, storms, and bugs are a deterrent to enjoying the great outdoors. Adding a four-season room benefits […]
Light Up Your Deck With These Fireplace Ideas
Adding a fireplace to your backyard deck or screened-in porch adds style, warmth, light, and ambiance. When you want to relax or entertain, the flicker of fire is an engaging way to catch up, reflect, or enjoy lively conversation with friends and family. Gathering around a fire is an age-old tradition here in Minnesota. There […]
Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic Together
People in Minnesota, throughout America, and all over the world are facing unprecedented times. Never in our lifetime has the world as a whole faced such a devastating disease. The most recent outbreak with a similar spread was the Spanish Flu in 1918. Wherever you live and however you are handling this pandemic, one this […]
Deck Makeover on a Budget
As the warm breezes begin to blow through the air, and the cold winter weather begins to give way to spring, our thoughts naturally turn to lazy afternoons in the sun. If you are lucky enough to own a deck, those dreams are all but a reality. If your deck needs a little work, and […]
How to Enhance Your Porch this Spring
We all know the phrase, “April showers bring May flowers.” Every change of season gives homeowners different things for which to plan and updates to perform. When it comes to spring, deck and porch owners have a few considerations of their own. Hire an experienced construction company with deck and porch expertise to get the […]
Caring For Your Deck in Winter
The beauty of the winter months can make you want to break into a rendition of, “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow!” When it comes to deck maintenance, though, too much snow can become a severe issue. When you live in a part of the country in which you frequently experience harsh […]
