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Since April...   April 16, 2021   [Insider](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/insider) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/working-with-building-material-shortages) ## [Decking & Outdoor Living Space Trends](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/decking-outdoor-living-space-trends) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUBR.BlogImage.Mar21-1.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/decking-outdoor-living-space-trends) After COVID-19 turned the world upside-down, people sought out new ways and spaces to connect with friends and family. When the weather warmed this...   March 16, 2021   [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/decking-outdoor-living-space-trends) ## [Exciting Home Exterior Trends](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/exciting-home-exterior-trends) [![Exciting Home Exterior Trends](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUBR.BlogImage.Feb21.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/exciting-home-exterior-trends) “Curb appeal” has become a common phrase when buying, selling or upgrading your home. While everyone wants the exterior of their home to look...   February 17, 2021   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement), [Siding](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/siding), [Exteriors](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/exteriors), [Roofing](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/roofing) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/exciting-home-exterior-trends) ## [Planning Your Spring Deck Project](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/planning-your-spring-deck-project) [![Planning Your Spring Deck Project](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUBR.BlogImage.Jan21.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/planning-your-spring-deck-project) Before winter arrived, we enjoyed spending time outdoors on our decks and other outdoor spaces. The pandemic has certainly changed our lives and as a...   January 25, 2021   [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/planning-your-spring-deck-project) ## [Understanding Energy Efficient Windows in Iowa](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/energy-efficient-windows-in-iowa) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/Subr.BlogHeader.Dec20.RESIZE-1.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/energy-efficient-windows-in-iowa) Windows and doors make a huge difference in the overall energy efficiency of your home, so it’s important to remember that a super-efficient window...   December 17, 2020   [Windows](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/windows) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/energy-efficient-windows-in-iowa) ## [UPDATE: New Construction Spotlight — Walls of Windows](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/update-new-construction-spotlight) [![Marvin Windows from Suburban Lumber](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/!!!SUBR.BHancock.UpdateBlog.Image5-1.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/update-new-construction-spotlight) It feels like eons ago, but this past March we featured a home build from [B. Hancock Custom Homes](http://www.bhancockhomes.com/)on our [blog](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/new-construction-spotlight-walls-of-windows)[.](http://www.bhancockhomes.com/)Brian Hancock had come to us to get...   November 17, 2020   [Windows](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/windows) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/update-new-construction-spotlight) ## [Home Projects with the Best Return on Investment](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/home-projects-with-the-best-roi) [![BlogHeader.BestROI2](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB.OctBlogImage2.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/home-projects-with-the-best-roi) When thinking of home renovations, most homeowners decide which projects they want to tackle based on the upfront cost of the project. Obviously this...   October 26, 2020   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/home-projects-with-the-best-roi) ## [Choosing A Composite Deck Color](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/choosing-a-composite-deck-color) [![Choosing a Composite Deck Color - Suburban Lumber](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB.JulyBlogImage.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/choosing-a-composite-deck-color) When building a deck, there are a lot of things to consider. Many of these decisions are best made with the help of decking [experts](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/contact) who can explain...   July 16, 2020   [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/choosing-a-composite-deck-color) ## [Decks 101: Composite vs. Pressure Treated Wood](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/compositevspressuretreatedwood) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB.JuneBlogImage2.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/compositevspressuretreatedwood) Adding a deck to your home can be a great investment— both in terms of the resale value of your home as well as creating a space to enjoy time with...   June 23, 2020   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement), [Decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/decking) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/compositevspressuretreatedwood) ## [8 Tips to Help Make Your Deck More Inviting](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/make-your-deck-more-inviting) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB.MayBlogImage.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/make-your-deck-more-inviting) We’re all looking forward to spending more time outdoors this summer! To help make your outdoor space more inviting, we’ve put together some tips...   May 13, 2020   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/make-your-deck-more-inviting) [1](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/1) [...](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/1) [3](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/3) [4](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/4) [5](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/5) [6](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/6) [7](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/7) [...](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/9) [9](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/9) ### Archives - [September 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/09) - [July 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/07) - [June 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/06) - [April 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/04) - [January 2025 (1)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/archive/2025/01) - 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