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Deck Permits

Do You Need A Permit To Build a Deck?

This is a question we get asked a lot. Some may think that it’s a gray area because it isn’t an interior space that’s part of the home itself. However, it is structural which is why the city of Austin typically requires a permit if you’re building a…more

Screws and Nails

Nails vs. Screws – Deciding Which to Use for Your Deck Project

Standing in the hardware aisle of your favorite home improvement store a seemingly simple decision can be a difficult one to answer. Screws or nails? It’s a question people have been asking for some time. Now, we’re here to provide you with insider tips that the pros use…more

Tigerwood

All About Tigerwood

Tigerwood is one of the most visually interesting hardwoods on the U.S. market. Known in the scientific world by its technical name, Goncalo Alves, Tigerwood is prized as much for its durability as it is its beauty.

Outdoor Deck Misters

How to Make Sure a Misting System Doesn’t Ruin Your Wood

When you need to cool the air down there’s no better way to beat the heat than a misting system. A misting system consists of tubing with spray nozzles that are connected to a water supply. The system adds a fine mist of water to the air, which…more

Timber Deck

How Much Could a Deck Add to Your Property Value

There’s no doubt that a deck will add to the enjoyment you get out of your home. It brings a whole new living space to the property making the outdoors an extension of your house. However, as with other improvements, a deck is an investment. When you start…more

Hot Tub insert in Deck

Deciding Where to Place a Hot Tub on Your Deck

Adding a hot tub to your outdoor living space can instantly give it a spa getaway feel that you look forward to coming home to after a long day’s work. But that outdoor oasis can turn into a huge headache if you don’t make careful considerations about how…more

Fourth of July BBQ

Improve Fire Protection Around Your Deck This Fourth of July

Decks set the perfect stage for a fun-filled Fourth of July celebration but, here in the central Texas mid summer heat drought conditions, bar-b-cues and sparklers can all increase the possibility of fire-related accidents.

BBQ Chicken

Independence Day Is Coming! Kamado Joe Chicken Recipes

Fun, flag-waving and fireworks! We celebrate the 4th of July without fail, to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This National holiday is ours and ours alone. No other country does what we do on that day. It’s made in America and…more

Door Mat

Hardwood Floors Need Love Too

Step up to the stage. Come on, don’t be afraid. Timbertown Austin has some amazing things you can do to show your hardwood floors some unconditional love. It doesn’t have to come in a bottle like a salesman’s Elixir, sold from the back of a covered wagon.