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Learn how to build and maintain strong and beautiful decks & patios, for outdoor dining, entertaining, relaxing and adding value to your home
The area under second-story decks can be a dark, wet wasteland. But installing an underdeck ceiling made from lightweight, easy-to-install corrugated fiberglass panels is an inexpensive solution you can knock out over a weekend. Here’s what you’ll need to take on this project: TOOLS & MATERIALS Quick Square Tool Combination Square Tape Measure Miter Saw …
Last fall, we applied Behr DeckOver to our deck. We prepped properly, applied it properly, let it …
There is just something about magical a sitting around a fire pit with your friends and family on a …
If you are lucky enough to have a home with a screened-in porch, then you know these rooms can …
Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew …
Learn how the AZEK In-Deck Storage Kit safely stores outdoor furniture and other deck and patio accessories. Find out how the …
Learn how to transform your backyard affordably into an outdoor living space without having to make a significant investment in …
If you have a wood deck, you need to prep and stain it periodically to help maintain the look of your wood deck. Learning how …
Deck care and maintenance tips for deck safety. Make sure you take time each year to conduct proper deck care and maintenance.
Learn the benefits of composite decking from a homeowner's point of view. Check out the beautiful yet economical option for …
The latest outdoor living trend is bringing the inside outside, and that includes the deck. Homeowners are attracted to their …
We have a brand new home and are debating on whether to install a patio or a deck. The home came with a deck that is …
Patioscaping is a perfect way for you to have relaxing place to escape to this summer, and you need to look no farther than your …
My 6 year old composite deck boards were not spaced properly. The deck boards all butt together leaving no room for drainage. …
I love the idea of a weatherproof rug for our patio but the designs are limited. Any ideas?
My husband and I love to entertain but are short on space. How can we make our exterior patio feel like an extension of …
I’d like to make my own backyard patio. I know a little about pouring cement, but what do you recommend as an easy DIY …
This is my first spring in a new-to-me house, and I’m wondering what care the wood deck may need after the winter season.
Building a deck is a great way to enjoy the outside in nice weather without the cost of a new addition.
Decks are a great source of fun for the coming season. If your deck has nails that are slowly coming loose, check out this …
We’ve just purchased a new home and it is perfect except that it needs either a patio or a deck. Can you point out …
My deck needs to be stripped and refinished. Could you recommend a good inexpensive deck stripper to refinish my deck?
Learn how to preserve and protect your deck with a fresh coat of paint or stain from Debbie Zimmer, color and paint expert.
Summer is a popular time to build a deck or a patio so that you can spend time enjoying the great outdoors through chilly …
Our patio and home are 43 years old. Over the years the patio has developed some uneven sections that have been corrected with …
