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By Matt Weber Each year, professional remodelers and building- product suppliers put their heads together at the Remodeling Show/Deck Expo, where new tools and materials get a showcase and the craftsman that use them get a chance to offer face-to-face feedback. The Extreme How-To staff will be exhibiting at the convention this year in Nashville, TN, so if you make the trip, stop by booth 525 and say hello. In the meantime, here’s a preview of products that will be on display. Deckorators Heritage Decking Two new Deckorators Heritage deck boards bring interior design to outdoor living . Heritage Riverhouse and Heritage Smokehouse composite decking feature detailed embossing that offers the rustic look and feel of distressed wood flooring . The innovative embossing process creates a pattern that does not repeat for at least 12 feet, meaning boards are not only full of rich character, they are also unique. Riverhouse (brown) and Smokehouse (gray) are available in 12-, 16- and 20-ft....

Make It a Party: Summer Solstice Longer days and a return to warm weather provide the perfect excuse to host an outdoor cocktail party . Why not take it a step further and celebrate the summer solstice with a fun nod to tradition? A millennia-old, pagan-originated custom, “Midsommar Eve,” marks the start of summer and the longest day of the year — as well as one of the biggest holidays of the year in Scandinavia. The day is traditionally celebrated with copious amounts of herring, vodka, aquavit shots, raucous singing, and a dance around a maypole. Channel your own inner Swede and host a gathering with our inspired, upscale take on the tradition: A Warm Welcome When —  Host on a weekend evening as close to June 21 as possible. It’s a good idea to schedule a rain date or consider renting a tent in case of summer showers. Guests —  Invite friends to join you in their summer cocktail best to celebrate the start of the season. Just for fun, explain the significance of the holiday in you...