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Buying the Home of Your Dreams vs Rent-Free

March 14, 2019
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There are two ways to look at the prospect of buying a home. On the one hand, you have those people who would tell you that you should go after the place of your dreams. Buy the square footage and get the right furniture for it, and don’t forget a garden.  However, a more down-to-Earth generation […]

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Brighten your Life with Deck Lighting

August 20, 2018
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Safety First for your Deck Lighting Deck lighting for your custom deck serves many purposes, but experts agree that safety is the most important concern. Without outdoor deck lighting, it’s hard for your guests to navigate stairs, railings, etc. Also, consider how the deck lighting will accent the area, as well as how it will […]

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Deck Lighting Tips in Illinois

July 19, 2017
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Deck Lighting Basics Outdoor deck lighting fixtures come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and even more uses. At American Deck & Sunroom, we work side by side with our customers to help them design a custom lighting system that will add beauty to their existing architecture, and highlight their custom deck or […]

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Outdoor Fireplaces in Kentucky by American Deck & Sunroom

July 12, 2017
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Outdoor Fireplaces Adding outdoor fireplaces or a custom fire pit offers a new attraction that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. American Deck & Sunroom creates designs based on your existing architecture, pulling from your unique style to create something that will blend seamlessly, adding another piece to the final puzzle. We provide innovative, […]

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Lanais vs Pergolas in Illinois

July 5, 2017
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Lanais vs Pergolas in Illinois While cheaper than a lanai, pergolas in Illinois offer great customization and design opportunities. Each customized pergola can be designed to match your home or accent it. The shade offered by pergolas can come from the beams themselves, draped fabric, or by flowers, climbing plants, or vines laid atop the […]

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Garden Benches by American Deck & Sunroom

June 28, 2017
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Garden Benches by American Deck & Sunroom in Lexington, KY Outdoor spaces are much better with seating, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your beautiful landscape. And there is no outdoor seating quite so built-in as a garden bench. Whether it’s built onto your deck or a standalone, custom piece of outdoor furniture, […]

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A Perfect Lexington Sunroom by American Deck & Sunroom

June 21, 2017
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The Lexington Sunroom 411 Sunrooms are a great way to increase the living space within your home, and bring some of nature’s outdoors inside. Sunrooms have walls completely made of glass or very large windows, so your home will receive an abundance of natural light. Perfect for relaxing in the warmth of the sun’s rays. […]

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Lanais in Lexington, Kentucky by American Deck & Sunroom

June 13, 2017
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Lanais in Lexington, Kentucky Lanais in Lexington, Kentucky are typically just called… porches. A lanai is a generously-sized covered porch or veranda that is commonly used as an outdoor living room. This roofed, open-sided patio originated in Hawaii. There, many hotels, restaurants, and homes have one or more lanais. American Deck and Sunroom crews produce […]

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Underdeck Systems by American Deck & Sunroom

June 7, 2017
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The Advantages of Underdeck Systems Underdeck systems use your outdoor space much more efficiently than a deck can on its own, as a dry area under your deck literally doubles the usable space of what you already own. Not only does an underdeck system double your space, they also allow you to use your outdoor […]

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Planning your Kentucky Custom Deck by American Deck & Sunroom

May 31, 2017
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American Deck & Sunroom Knows: A Kentucky Custom Deck isn’t Typical Looking for a Kentucky custom deck? American Deck & Sunroom strives to give each of our customers a sense of place that is simply theirs. That feeling of home is more than a structure, more than a building, and definitely more than just wood, cement, […]

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It’s the Perfect Time for a Fire Pit

May 19, 2017
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Fire Pit A fire pit is raised off the ground with a bowl to contain the fire, and usually allow a 360-degree view of the fire, creating a lovely campfire ambiance in your backyard. If you have a wooden porch or deck, your fire pit is a marvelous complement, but be sure to use a […]

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A Screened Room for Summer by American Deck & Sunroom

May 17, 2017
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Looking for A Screened Room? A screened room is perfect for providing that great feeling of being outdoors. A screened room will also keep those pesky bugs away, but unlike sunrooms, a screened room will still allow those calm winds to penetrate and contribute to the outdoor comfort. These additions are essentially outdoor rooms. The walls or […]

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Get A Custom Pool Deck by American Deck & Sunroom

May 10, 2017
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Custom Pool Deck: Materials Choosing a decking material for a custom pool deck usually comes down to three concerns: look, maintenance, and cost. No matter which of the three concerns is your determining factor, no one can decide what material is right for you. However, you can be more informed when the time comes Whether […]

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Pergolas by American Deck & Sunroom

April 26, 2017
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Pergolas While cheaper than a lanai, pergolas offer great customization and design opportunities. Each customized pergola can be designed to match your home or accent it. The shade offered by pergolas can come from the beams themselves, draped fabric, or by flowers, climbing plants, or vines laid atop the beams. Unlike a lanai, pergolas can […]

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