Outdoor Living

Simpson Strong Tie_Sage System

DIY Pergolas Made Easy

New Outdoor Accents® Sage System™ Connectors from Simpson Strong-Tie Make It Easy to Build Beautiful, Modern Pergolas Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors

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concrete patio

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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Top Pool Trends For 2025

Top Pool Trends For 2025

As the pool industry continues to evolve, emerging trends in design and technology are reshaping how professionals and homeowners approach pool additions and upgrades. From

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backyarding trends

Backyarding Trends for 2024

“Backyarding” – the act of taking activities typically associated with the indoors outside into the green space around us – will continue taking root in

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DIY concrete slab

Build a Concrete Slab

By Matt Weber A concrete slab is one of the basic components of modern construction throughout the world. Whether used as a building foundation, sidewalk,

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Mowing the grass

Spring Into Action

Spring is here and that means it is time for all things green, and some not so green, to start growing. Do you have a plan of action and everything you need to plant, cut and grow?

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The Perfect Porch Ceiling

WITH DISTINCTIVE COLOR, THIS PREMIUM VERSATEX BEADBOARD TURNS A PORCH CEILING INTO A LOW-MAINTENANCE FOCAL POINT By Jason Stimis, Stimis Enterprises, LLC One of my

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Fiberon Partners with CAMO

Fiberon and CAMO partner to offer better ways to build beautiful outdoor living spaces CAMO, the brand dedicated to creating innovative deck fasteners and tools,

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Hot Product

Trex Seal Sub-Ledger Tape
Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape

Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]

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