Outdoor Living

Build a Stone Firepit

  Build a simple firepit in a weekend and add ambience to your backyard. Find inspiration here, and then follow our step-by-step guidelines to create

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Next-Gen Decks

New deck materials balance aesthetics and “green” building with low maintenance and long-lasting performance.

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DIY Garden Benches

Here’s how to build two types of benches; one “classic” piece of outdoor furniture, as well as a rustic bench made from a log slab.

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Build Your Own Patio

A step-by-step look at building a brick paver patio. Winner of the 2007 Golden Hammer Award in the Internet category from the National Association of Home & Workshop Writers.

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A Good Look at Greenhouses

With a vast array of styles, shapes, sizes and prices, there’s bound to be a greenhouse design that fits your home. Build one of these useful structures and continue gardening throughout the fall and winter.

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Working with Concrete

Concrete is one of the most versatile building materials. It can be used for anything from entire buildings to portions of buildings, sidewalks, patios, post

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Choosing a Tiller

New options in tiller design break new ground for the do-it-yourself gardener. Successful gardening depends on healthy soil.

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All Hands on Deck

A beautiful wood deck can contribute directly to your home’s value and to your family’s quality of life, and whether the deck is 200 square feet or 2,000 square feet, many people are passionately proud of their decks.

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Big Storage Below the Deck

Above-ground pools are inexpensive ways to beat the heat in hot summer months. Most above-ground pools are surrounded with a free-standing deck that is typically between 3 and 4 feet high.

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FenceTrac Fence Systems

FenceTrac is a revolutionary fence system that uses patented U-channel rails and metal posts to create a secure and sturdy frame for any type of infill. You can choose from wood, vinyl, composite, bamboo, metal, or any other material that fits your style and budget. You can also mix and match different infills to create […]

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