How to Protect Your Deck During a Heatwave: Short-Term & Long-Term Care
Summer in Maryland means you’re about to spend a lot of time outside. Dinner on the deck. Evening drinks. Kids running in and out. But when a heatwave rolls through Anne Arundel County—like it did over 4th of July weekend!—your deck is taking a real beating. Wood expands and contracts. Finishes crack. Stains fade. Humidity swings warp boards. The good news? There are […]
Summer’s Here. Is Your Deck Ready? A DIY Repair Guide for Maryland Homeowners
June in Maryland means you’re about to spend a lot of time outside. Dinner on the deck. Evening drinks. Kids running in and out. The grill is fired up and you’ve got nowhere better to be. But first it’s time take a good look at that deck. If it’s been a while since anyone paid […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Deck in Maryland (2026 Edition)
Summer evenings in central Maryland are what we spend the winters dreaming about. And what better way to fully enjoy them than to spend them in the company of friends and family, entertaining outside on a deck? If this year’s the year you’ve decided to get started on a deck for your home, we’re glad […]
4 Deck Decisions You Can Make in January (Even While Your Backyard is Frozen)
January in Maryland means frozen ground, bare trees, and a backyard that’s probably seen better days (and will again soon, we’re sure!). While you can’t easily build a deck when the soil is solid as concrete, you can make many of the important decisions that’ll set you up for a seamless spring or summer deck […]
Preparing Your Glen Burnie Deck for Maryland’s Fall Weather: A Local Contractor’s Guide
Ravens season is just around the corner, and there’s nothing quite like hosting friends and family on your deck for those Sunday game day gatherings. But here in Glen Burnie, our proximity to the Chesapeake Bay means our decks face unique challenges that require more than just generic maintenance advice. The salt air, humidity swings, […]
Essential Deck Accessories for Maryland’s Summer Entertaining Season
Summer in Maryland means one thing: it’s time to make the most of your outdoor living space. From hosting a backyard barbecue to enjoying a quiet evening overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, your deck truly can be the heart of summer fun. But to maximize your deck’s potential during Maryland’s prime entertaining season, you need the […]
10 Questions Homeowners Should Ask Before Starting a Summer Deck Project
Summer in Maryland means long evenings on the deck, weekend barbecues, and creating outdoor memories with family and friends. Since 1921, Johnson Lumber has been helping homeowners throughout central Maryland transform their outdoor spaces with quality materials and expert guidance. With deck-building season in full swing, we sat down with our deck specialists to address […]
Small Space, Big Impact: How to Create the Perfect Small Deck That Lives Large
Think your yard is too small for a deck? We’ve got big news for tiny spaces. Here at Johnson Lumber, we’ve spent over a century watching Maryland homes evolve, and one of our favorite trends is seeing homeowners transform even the smallest outdoor areas into stunning, functional living spaces. From compact townhomes in Annapolis to […]
7 Spring and Summer Deck Care Tips
Your deck has been telling us secrets all winter. Are you listening? That subtle creak when you step on the far corner? The rough patch that catches your sock as you walk barefoot? The slight discoloration spreading near the stairs? These are all ways your deck communicates its needs after enduring another Maryland winter. At […]
Best Maryland Native Plants for Your Deck: Creating a Low-Maintenance Outdoor Oasis
Have you noticed all the flowers starting to bloom around Maryland? We couldn’t be happier to see them and to know that this especially tough winter is finally behind us. Walking around the lumberyard this week and seeing all this spring growth also got us thinking about all of you folks who’ve purchased decking materials […]