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How to Anchor a Floating Dock (Complete Guide for Stability & Longevity)
Anchoring a floating dock is one of the most important factors in how well it performs over time. A properly anchored...
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How to Keep Geese Off Your Dock (Without Turning Your Waterfront Into a Science Experiment)
If you’ve ever stepped onto your dock barefoot in the morning, you already know the problem. Canada geese aren’t just...
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How Much Do Docks Cost in 2026?
A Complete Price Breakdown + Why Patriot Docks Offer Better Value.
Docks come in many shapes, sizes, technologies, an...
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How to Tie Up a Boat to a Floating Dock (The Right Way)
Tying your boat to a floating dock seems simple until wind, wake, or water level changes start putting stress on both...
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Are Docks Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
Most waterfront homeowners never think of filing an insurance claim for dock damage.
Not because they shouldn’t. Beca...
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How to Build a Floating Dock (DIY Options, Costs, and the Easiest Way to Get It Right)
Floating Docks are ideal for conditions where fluctuating water, or deep water make it difficult to build a fixed doc...
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Jack Docks: What Are They and Why Has Their Popularity Skyrocketed?
There was a time when dock owners had to raise and lower their docks manually. Each season, and often throughout it, ...
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Should I Build or Buy a Dock?
At one extreme, you could build a dock entirely from scratch—hand tools, raw materials, and plenty of sweat equity.
A...
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Does Stainless Steel really make your dock Rust Free?
Short answer: No.
The longer answer is a bit more complicated.
When researching marine hardware, you’ll often hear t...
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Western Red Cedar – King of the Wood
In Latin, Thuja plicata refers to Western Red Cedar. It’s native to the west coast of the United States and is one of...
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Dock Patios: Way Too Easy
Do you ever feel the need to get away on your getaway?
You’ve been at your lake house for a few days and can’t look a...
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Refund Season = Upgrade Season
The long night of tax season has finally given way to refund season. The timing lines up perfectly with planning your...
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