The deck journal

Useful notes
for outside.

Thoughtful answers about building, caring for, and living with a deck in the high desert.

What does a deck cost in Reno?

A grounded way to think about scope, materials, labor, and the choices that move a deck budget in Northern Nevada.

Sun, snow, wind, and dust are part of the deal. Here is how to keep your deck ready for the next long evening outside.

Not every tired-looking deck needs to come out. Here is how to tell whether repair or replacement is the smarter call.

Reno summers are bright and dry, which makes shade one of the highest-value additions you can make to a backyard. Here is how to think about it.

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