Deck Railing Height & Code Requirements in Maryland

Anyone who’s been through the mental rigors of a full-blown home renovation, or even a very involved DIY home-improvement project, is familiar with the blizzard of decisions that accompanies such an endeavor. Building a new deck is a good example of this experience. The first decision points are likely to be style, color, material, size, […]

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Can You Paint Pressure-Treated Wood? (And Should You?)

“Can you paint pressure-treated wood?” This is a question we’ve fielded many times over the years at Ladiesburg Lumber Supply, along with “Can you stain pressure-treated wood?” The answer to both of these recurring questions is a firm “yes.” But the most common reason these kinds of projects fail has nothing to do with the […]

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The Difference Between YellaWood & Standard Pressure-Treated Lumber

What’s in a name? For William Shakespeare, not a great deal. But for you, standing at the lumber yard contemplating two seemingly identical pieces of pressure-treated wood, there’s a great deal of difference: That being, one is YellaWood and the other isn’t. So why are they different? Following are five important distinctions to consider. First, […]

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Deckorators Decking vs. Traditional Wood Decking: What’s the Difference?

When the time comes to build or replace a deck, one of the first decisions you’ll face is the material. Wood has been the go-to for generations, but composites like Deckorators decking have changed things up significantly. The differences go beyond aesthetics: We’re talking about maintenance demands, long-term costs, moisture performance, and how well your […]

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Choosing the Right Benjamin Moore Paint Finishes for Every Room

When it comes to interior paint, color gets all the glory. But experienced painters, and anyone who’s ever tried to scrub a flat-sheen kitchen wall, know all too well that the finish matters just as much as the hue. Choose the wrong finish and you’re stuck with walls that won’t clean up, or a sheen […]

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