First settled in 1786, Knoxville, the state’s third largest city, was the first capital of Tennessee. Though the city faced some struggles due to geographic isolation throughout the early 19th century, the arrival of the railroad in 1855 led to an economic boom. As one of the largest cities in the Appalachian region, Knoxville has […]
Peoria, established in 1691, is the largest city on the Illinois River and the oldest European settlement in Illinois. Because of its location, demographics, and patriotic reputation, Peoria has become a well-known test market to gauge popularity of products, services, and ideas for nationwide distribution. In the past 80 years, Peoria has garnered the “All-American […]
Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 28th most populous city in the United States. Today, the city is perhaps best known as the location of the Kentucky Derby. It is also the home to the Louisville Science Center, Kentucky’s largest hands-on science center, and the Speed Art Museum, which […]
Lexington, KY is nestled comfortably in the heart of the Bluegrass. Lexington is a gorgeous combination of natural beauty, growing industrialization, and strong local pride. Whether we are accentuating gently rolling hills with custom decks or building sunrooms where you can gather to watch the UK game in style, American Deck & Sunroom is delighted […]
There are 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 deck. This helpful list serves as a quick go-to guide […]