Paver patios serve a variety of purposes, besides adding beauty to already existing architecture. They also banish dull, grey concrete and open up a limitless world of designs for an elegant outdoor living space. American Deck & Sunroom can recreate any mood or era, from a Madrid plaza to London cobblestones – or the Southwest […]
Illinois Custom Deck Add-ons Have Never Been Easier It doesn’t get much better than relaxing on your brand new deck in the middle of a warm spring afternoon. While it may not be the beach, the deck is your own small slice of paradise. This is the place where family bonding time will reach its […]
Illinois Illinois is the 5th most populous state in the United States, and the 25th largest (in terms of land area). Illinois has a very diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hub – especially thanks to O’Hare International Airport. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (or simply, O’Hare) is the busiest airport in the world […]
We have officially made it through another winter! As of March 20th, spring has emerged from its selfish hibernation in a fashionably late manner, as per usual. It is now time to sweep the threat of snow days under the rug and begin to throw the extra layers of clothing into the back of the […]
Relaxation is something that is sought after by everyone in the world within all walks of life. In today’s society, people have become all too accustomed to a fast-paced style of living that doesn’t leave much time to kick their feet up at the end of the day. Between getting the kids to school, going to work, […]
We’ve come a long way in terms of deck-building, and yet there are still many misconceptions when it comes to the process, purpose, and timing for staining and maintaining the wood for a deck. Below, we debunk some common beliefs and practices that could actually cause more harm than good to the wood of your newly-completed custom […]
The dead period between the end of winter and the beginning of spring can be a drawn out and, at times, discouraging duration of time. The weather becomes somewhat of a tease, especially throughout the areas that are in or around the Midwestern region of the United States. It might be warm enough to go […]
You heard correctly, the groundhog did not see his shadow this year! It seems like the light at the end of the tunnel is closer than it appears to be. With the snow still falling and the temperatures dwelling below the freezing mark, it certainly does not feel like winter is on its way out… […]
Valentine’s Day is a crucial checkpoint during the winter season that allows everyone to keep their sanity until the flowers start to bloom again. Since this holiday is all about the heat of love, one might think that there must have been a mistake or a scheduling conflict when the celebration secretary was putting together […]
Snow? Oh no… Recently, we had some harsh, cold days, full of ice and snow. Those kinds of days always seem to make summer feel like it’s ages away – warm breezes, cold drinks, and the smell of the grill cooking up something delicious. But there are those who don’t let a little snow stop them […]