--- title: (6) description: (6) --- CALL US:[(319) 362-3115](tel:(319)%20362-3115) [![Suburbanlumber](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/Suburbanlumber-Nov2017/Images/suburban-logo.png "Suburbanlumber")](http://www.suburbanlumber.com/) - [Services](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/services) - [About](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/about) - [Blog](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/) - [Contact](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/contact) - - [Building Materials](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/building-materials) - [Doors & Windows](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/doors-windows) - [Decking & Railing](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/decking-railing) - [Cabinets & Countertops](https://suburbanlumber.com/cabinets-countertops/) - [Roofing & Siding](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/roofing-siding) - [Millwork](https://www.suburbanlumber.com/millwork) # Suburban Lumber Blog # Suburban Lumber Blog ## [Prepping Your Natural Wood Deck for Spring](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/prepping-your-natural-wood-deck-for-spring) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUB.AprBlogImage%20(1).png)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/prepping-your-natural-wood-deck-for-spring) That bright, warm feeling when you go outside means it’s Deck Season! After sheltering in place for a few weeks, it couldn’t have come at a better...   April 14, 2020   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/prepping-your-natural-wood-deck-for-spring) ## [New Construction Spotlight — Walls of Windows](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/new-construction-spotlight-walls-of-windows) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/4D1A5060-Pano.jpg)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/new-construction-spotlight-walls-of-windows) When [B. Hancock Custom Homes](http://www.bhancockhomes.com/) owner, Brian Hancock, has a new home project he comes to Suburban Lumber. Brian and his crew build beautiful custom...   March 02, 2020   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/new-construction-spotlight-walls-of-windows) ## [Home Remodeling Trends in 2020](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/home-remodeling-trends-in-2020) [![](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Dec%20-%202020Treads.png)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/home-remodeling-trends-in-2020) Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can be a big project, but it can also add value to your home and help create a space you’ll love for years to...   February 04, 2020   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/home-remodeling-trends-in-2020) ## [Natural Light: Brighten Up Your Home](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/natural-light-brighten-up-your-home) [![Blog Header Nov - Natural Light](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Nov%20-%20Natural%20Light.png)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/natural-light-brighten-up-your-home) Most people know the health benefits (not to mention the savings) of having more natural light in their homes. But getting that natural light without...   November 26, 2019   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/natural-light-brighten-up-your-home) ## [The Best Decking for Your Climate: Composite Decking vs. Iowa Winters](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/the-best-decking-for-your-climate-composite-decking-vs.-iowa-winters) [![Blog Header Oct - cold weather decking-1](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Oct%20-%20cold%20weather%20decking-1.png)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/the-best-decking-for-your-climate-composite-decking-vs.-iowa-winters) Anything that is outdoors year-round in Iowa will face some extreme temperatures. From the heat and humidity of late July to the bitterly cold months...   October 28, 2019   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/the-best-decking-for-your-climate-composite-decking-vs.-iowa-winters) ## [Simple Ways to Extend Deck Season](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/simple-ways-to-extend-deck-season) [![Sept. 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The color of your deck can set...   August 07, 2019   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/decking-color-trends-of-2019) ## [Keeping Your Deck Cool During a Hot Summer](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/keeping-your-deck-cool-during-a-hot-summer) [![Untitled design (54)-2](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(54)-2.png)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/keeping-your-deck-cool-during-a-hot-summer) For most, [the benefits of composite decking](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/skip-the-hassle-with-composite-decking) vastly outweigh the downfalls. And although its durability, ease of maintenance, and other perks have [...](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-building-your-composite-deck)   July 12, 2019   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/keeping-your-deck-cool-during-a-hot-summer) ## [The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Composite Deck, Pt. III: Installation Tips & Maintenance](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-building-your-composite-deck-pt.-iii-installation-tips-maintenance) [![SUBR MAY PT III](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/hubfs/SUBR%20MAY%20PT%20III.png)](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-building-your-composite-deck-pt.-iii-installation-tips-maintenance)   May 21, 2019   [Home Improvement](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/tag/home-improvement) [Read more »](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-building-your-composite-deck-pt.-iii-installation-tips-maintenance) [1](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/1) [...](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/1) [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) [8](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/8) [...](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/9) [9](https://blog.suburbanlumber.com/page/9) ### Archives - 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