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Creating the Ultimate Backyard Ball Hockey Court

Creating the Ultimate Backyard Ball Hockey Court

Yes, you can turn a backyard court into a ball hockey court. Hockey crease lines can be added to a HEXPRO court kit, giving hockey players, goalies, and families a properly marked space to play without needing to build a separate rink.

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Fencing, Windscreens, or Dividers: What's Actually Missing From Your Court?

Fencing, Windscreens, or Dividers: What's Actually Missing From Your Court?

Fencing, windscreens, and court dividers often get lumped together, but each one solves a different problem. Here's how to tell whether your court needs ball containment, privacy and wind protection, or a way to separate multiple games.

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Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plan Your Backyard Court Installation

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plan Your Backyard Court Installation

Most homeowners assume spring is the right time to start a backyard court project, but fall and early winter often make more sense in Canada. Here's why planning now can mean playing on your court much sooner than you'd expect.

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How to Maintain Your Custom Backyard Court

How to Maintain Your Custom Backyard Court

A backyard court is a real investment, and a little routine maintenance goes a long way toward protecting it. Here's how to properly care for both acrylic and HEXPRO modular tile surfaces, plus a few habits that apply no matter what your court is made of.

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Can You Play Pickleball on Modular Sport Tile?

Can You Play Pickleball on Modular Sport Tile?

Yes, modular sport tile is a genuinely great surface for pickleball. Here's what makes HEXPRO a strong fit, from consistent ball bounce to fast drainage, plus what to know before choosing it for your court.

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What's the Best Surface for an Outdoor Basketball Court?

What's the Best Surface for an Outdoor Basketball Court?

Concrete, asphalt, acrylic, or modular tile? Here's an honest comparison of outdoor basketball court surfaces, including traction, shock absorption, and drainage, to help you choose the best fit for your budget and climate.

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Why Do the White Lines on My Court Keep Cracking?

Why Do the White Lines on My Court Keep Cracking?

Notice cracks tracing along the white lines on your court before anywhere else on the surface? That's not a coincidence. Here's why line cracking happens, why it's worse in Canada, and how fiberglass mesh reinforcement can stop it before it starts.

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What Is the Best Size for a Backyard Basketball Court?

What Is the Best Size for a Backyard Basketball Court?

There's no single best size for a backyard basketball court; it depends on your space, budget, and how you'll play. Here's a breakdown of every HEXPRO court kit size, plus what width you'll need if corner threes are a priority.

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How Many Pickleball Courts Fit on a Backyard Tennis Court?

How Many Pickleball Courts Fit on a Backyard Tennis Court?

A standard tennis court can fit up to four regulation pickleball courts, making it one of the most efficient ways to add pickleball to your property. Here's how the math works, and how to choose the right layout, equipment, and lines for your space.

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