by Brian Andrade | Sep 23, 2026 | Fences
I’d start with the view from the patio: what will you see through the fence from your chair? A shadowbox pattern can soften a direct view while leaving some openings. A solid-board design gives you a more continuous face. “Privacy fence” is a broad label, so compare... 
by Brian Andrade | Sep 16, 2026 | Decks
How long it takes to build a deck depends on the design, the property and what has to happen before the crew can start. The time spent building is only one part of the schedule. Design decisions, required approvals, materials and a place on the crew’s calendar... 
by Brian Andrade | Sep 9, 2026 | Fences
Maybe you’ve found a wood fence photo you like, but the thought of staining it gives you pause. Vinyl has a different appeal: a consistent surface without that finishing step. I’d compare the look you want with the upkeep you’re willing to handle, then make sure... 
by Brian Andrade | Sep 2, 2026 | Decks
If you want to use the space under a raised deck, plan the drainage before the deck boards go down. An under deck drainage system collects water that passes through the decking and directs it to a gutter or other discharge point. Some systems combine drainage and a... 
by Brian Andrade | Aug 26, 2026 | Fences
If you have been waiting for a break in the heat to stain a fence in Kansas City, early fall is the window — not a random Saturday in August, and not the weekend after the first freeze. The how-to lives on two posts we already published: how to stain a fence and how... by Brian Andrade | Aug 19, 2026 | Fences
This is not another “how to hire a fence company” list. If you live in Lee’s Summit, the decision that actually delays a project is whether the city, your HOA, or both have to sign off before the first post goes in. The rules are public. They are also easy to mix up... 
by Brian Andrade | Aug 10, 2026 | Decks
If you’ve searched “deck cost Overland Park” or “average cost of a deck KC” and come away more confused than when you started, you’re not imagining it. Run the same project through a handful of online deck cost calculators and you’ll get a handful of... by Brian Andrade | Aug 3, 2026 | Fences
Key Takeaways Composite fencing costs more upfront than wood, but because it needs almost no recurring upkeep, its total cost of ownership can close the gap over time — ask for a current local quote on both before deciding. Wood fencing here (almost always cedar)... 
by Brian Andrade | Jul 27, 2026 | Decks
If you’ve got a cedar deck in the Kansas City metro, you already know it looks better than pressure-treated pine and feels better underfoot. What a lot of cedar owners don’t find out until year three is that cedar plays by different rules than the wood... 
by Brian Andrade | Jul 20, 2026 | Decks
If you’re looking for a deck builder in the Kansas City metro, you’ve probably noticed the search results don’t sort neatly by city. That’s because “deck builders kansas city” and “deck builders overland park”...