On behalf of Miles Bradley, we would like to wish you happy holidays. We appreciate your business and we look forward to spending another year servicing you.
Here is a list of things to do in Chicago or Detroit during the Christmas season.
Fun Things to do in Chicago during the holidays
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker during the holiday is a must-see. The production of The Nutcracker is being put on by the Joffrey Ballet Company at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. The performance will be running from December 5-28th, 2014 at 2:00 pm and at 7:00 pm.
Holiday Lights Segway Tour
Visit downtown Chicago during the holiday season on Segway. During the Segway tour, you will visit the Christkindlmarket, Christmas Tree at Daley Center Plaza, and the holiday lights at Millennium Park and Chicago’s Theatre.
Fun Things to do in Detroit during the holidays
Wayne County Lightfest
The Wayne County Lightfest is the longest and largest show in the Midwest. It is running from now until December 31, 2014, but closed on Christmas Day. It features over four miles of holiday light displays. The entry fee is $5.00 per car.
The Rink at Campus Martius Park
Ice skate in the heart of downtown Detroit at Campus Martius Park. This seasonal ice skating rink is open from now until March 1, 2014.
Have a great holiday!
Contact Miles Bradley for a quote. We are your affordable deck builders for multi-level deck buildings or pergolas or trellises that are low maintenance.
Don’t let Halloween pass without decorating your deck. Incorporate your Miles Bradley deck into your Halloween party by using the following ideas.
Turn your deck into a Pumpkin patch
Deck your deck out with carved pumpkins. Scatter fake leaves and straws to give your mock pumpkin patch an authentic look. Placing a stack of hay with a scarecrow will add the perfect touches. You can make your pumpkin patch look haunted by adding red lights, spiders, and fake body parts. You can add fake blood to the body parts and pumpkins to enhance the spookiness of the display.
Candy riddled graveyard
Turn your deck into a creepy candy land. First, get a few headstones and place them sparsely on the deck. Next, grab a few skeletons and place them around the headstones. Add large fake insects and cobwebs to the headstones and to some of the skeletons. Hide candy around the headstones and in other areas of the setup. This is the perfect activity for your children before going trick or treating. It also is not as scary or gory as the haunted pumpkin patch.
Important: Write down the places that you placed the candy. This is so all the candy that was not found can be picked up. Protect your deck from the chemicals from decorations that may be hard to remove by using a deck cover.
Contact us today for a quote on having a new deck built. Be sure to check out our specials.
Is a tight budget holding you back from building a deck onto your home? If so, now is the perfect time to have a deck built, as you can save 10-15% off on your deck build this Spring!
We call it our Early Bird Spring Sale! For beating the crowd that comes with summer building, we offer savings of 10-15% off the construction of your Michigan or Chicago deck! Whether you are looking to have a wood deck, cedar deck, or composite deck built, you qualify to save!
Contact us today to get a quote on your deck build, and find out exactly how much you can save this Spring!
Did you know that the cost of lumber is considerably lower during the winter months? Lumber prices tend to fluctuate depending on the time of year. One of the main reasons why the wintertime is the absolute best time to have your deck built with Miles Bradley is because it’s the time when lumber is the cheapest!
Lower demand for construction throughout the U.S., in general, has lowered the cost of lumber nationwide, but the demand is especially lower during the winter months as fewer people are embarking on their outdoor projects. This is where you can step in and become the big 
winner.
We build our high-quality decks, screened enclosures, gazebos, staircases, railings, or other great products in Michigan all year round, and we offer winter specials of 10-20% off your project!
It’s similar to the saying, “out of sight, out of mind” when it comes to having your deck built during the cold winter months. You naturally don’t think to have a deck built when you open your back curtains and just see mounds and mounds of snow, which we understand. But by the time the weather warms up, and you realize you enjoy being outside more often, you begin to think about adding on to your home. By thinking ahead and allowing us to take advantage of lowered costs of lumber right now during the winter, you not only save money but you make it so that you can lounge on your deck on the very first nice day of the year!
The low-maintenance composite decks we build in Michigan can’t be beaten, so don’t wait until the weather warms up and the price of lumber increases to start your project. Contact us now! Also, time is running out to capitalize on our offer of a free set of six rail lights with a photo/cell timer when you purchase your new deck. The deal expires on February 28 so make sure you don’t miss out!
If you are looking to save time and money when cleaning and setting up your deck next spring, now is the perfect time to get a head start on preparing your deck for the winter. There are a few precautionary steps that you can take which will eliminate the surprise and/or expense come spring
Walk around your deck and search for cracked or chipped areas of your deck’s finish. You will want to fix these problems as they will worsen and possibly damage your wood come spring. Depending on the type of finish you have on your deck will determine the proper products for removing areas of finish that need to be restored.Following the above steps can significantly save you from costly repairs. If your deck is already in need of replacement contact Miles Bradley Building and Remodeling in Michigan or Chicago, IL today, and ask about our low maintenance decks, eliminating the need for winter preparation!