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A few ideas to help give the exterior of your home a makeover. Watch This Full Segment And More On Demand At MarcAndMan- dy.com Photo by HGTV Canada WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED LANDSCAPE LIGHTING PLAN? Investing in a professional landscape lighting plan will improve the overall ambience, extend the use of space and boost the perceived value of the property. A lighting professional brings experience to the table to offer artistic and creative lighting effects that really bring your outdoor space to life after the sun goes down. Working with a lighting professional is the best way to ensure your landscape lighting is effective, environmentally friendly and tasteful. - Tony Peters, www.edmontonlandscapelighting.ca WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PVC DECKING AND HOW DO I ENSURE IT WILL LAST? Synthetic decks fall into two groups: composite and PVC. The main difference between the two is that the core of the composite board typically contains organic material as a filler; sawdust, for example, is a very popular option. This filler has the potential to absorb moisture which leads to swelling, deterioration, and mold growth. On the other hand, the core of a PVC board is made entirely from high-density cellular PVC with no organic compounds. This completely synthetic material will not retain any When preparing to sell your home, add a little bit of lighting in front of your home. We now know that buyers will park in front of a house after work and make a decision whether they want to buy it. That is often at night and by lighting up the favorite parts, maybe it's a bay window or a red maple tree, those are the things they’re going to remember. - Carson Arthur will appear in Season 4 of Home to Win, premiering on HGTV Canada this fall. moisture and will remain totally unaffected by our variable climate. Additionally, the capstock – the colored portion that wraps around the core and is exposed to everyday use – is acrylic. This is a highly resilient and durable material that is perfect for high- traffic areas like a deck. For the reasons listed above, All Season Fencing is committed to producing only the highest-quality PVC decking. Combined with the fact that we are centrally-located in Toronto, are competitively priced, and keep a high level of inventory, we are an excellent option for the contractor or DIYer considering PVC decking. - All Seasons Fencing, www.allseasonfencing.ca