Landscaping

• Throwing Shade

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Landscaping, Outdoor Living May 15, 2019 Sonia

  

  Make a deck guard rail into a shade-throwing thing of DIY beauty.

  

• Weld Yourself a Summer-Ready Yard

  Construction How-To, Landscaping, Outdoor Living May 14, 2019 Sonia

  

  Transform your lawn into the ideal outdoor entertainment space with these DIY welding projects

  

• Build a Planter Bar from Treated Wood

  Construction How-To, Decks, Gardening, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Landscaping, Landscaping, Lawn and Garden, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios, Porches and Gazebos, Projects, Swimming Pool May 9, 2019 Sonia

  

  By Belinda Remley

  

• Partitioning your Yard for Maintenance and Repair

  Fences, Fencing, Landscaping, Lawn and Garden, Outdoor Living April 8, 2019 Sonia

  

  By Larry Walton Photos by Mark Walton

  

• Select the Right Lumber

  Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Fences, Gardening, Landscaping, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Porches and Gazebos July 31, 2018 Sonia

  

  Above Ground or Ground Contact? That is the Big Question Chances are, if you step into just about any backyard in any part of the country, you will find something made with preserved wood. You are likely to see a deck, a raised bed garden, a picnic table, or a children’s playset – all probably built with preserved wood. These […]

  

• Build A Gas Fire Pit In 10 Steps

  Landscaping, Landscaping, Outdoor Living July 11, 2018 Sonia

  

  A fire pit is a great way to enjoy time outside. This easy DIY project is great for all skill levels and customizable to your own backyard or patio. It can be built in grass, on concrete, or patio pavers. Gather around a warm and cozy fire with family and friends to create memories that will last a lifetime. Time: […]

  

• Stones & Pavers for Outdoor Projects

  Construction How-To, Gardening, Landscaping, Landscaping, Outdoor Living April 13, 2018 Sonia

  

  A Natural Look for your Backyard Retreat By Mark Clement The look of stone is just as natural as grass and trees, making stone building materials a favorite choice for outdoor construction projects. Stone is durable, weatherproof and complements the outside environment when converting your backyard to an entertainment area. Companies such as Keystone Hardscapes, Pavestone and Oldcastle offer stones […]

  

• Creative Metalwork to Decorate your Yard

  Construction How-To, Landscaping, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios April 12, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Blair Weilnau Building your own backyard oasis is simple with a plasma cutter and welding machine. With these machines, you can fix your broken metal gate, build a trellis for your garden or create customized backyard art. Intricate furniture and one-of-a-kind sculptures can be easily designed, welded and pieced together to create unique outdoor living spaces. With a plasma […]

  

• One Fence to Rule Them All

  Construction How-To, Fencing, Landscaping March 13, 2018 Sonia

  

  By Mark Clement Every so often I run across a project I love so much that while I’m building it, I find myself saying: If there was one project I’d like to do over and over, it’d be this one. This happens to me with decks and playsets, because people use them, and I’m literally building fun. It’s not usually […]

  

• Your Lawn Questions Answered

  DIY Questions and Answer, Landscaping, Landscaping, Landscaping, Lawn and Garden, Outdoor Living March 8, 2018 Sonia

  

  Over the past 15 years, Extreme How-To has been asked for a lot of lawn-care advice. In this article we’ve compiled our most frequently asked questions, along with answers from lawn-care experts, to give you a grab-and-go primer for preparing your lawn for the green season. When should I begin feeding my lawn for spring? Winter is like a long […]