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New AZEK® Deck Colors Debut for Spring 2018
Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Latest Home Improvement Products, Lumber and Composite, News and Updates, Outdoor Living
AZEK® Building Products, No. 1 in premium decking, is unveiling three new deck colors for the Spring decking season. Under the AZEK® brand, the three new Vintage Collection® colors include: Coastline™, English Walnut™ and Weathered Teak™. As homeowners continue to seek alternative building products that are not only durable and low-maintenance but also aesthetically pleasing, AZEK® […]
One Fence to Rule Them All
Construction How-To, Fencing, Landscaping
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 […]
Build a Rough Sawn Pine Patio Cooler
Construction How-To, Outdoor Living
I love backyard barbecues, and for many years we used two Coleman coolers to store beer and soda. While this worked fine, I wanted something better looking, easier to access and maneuverable. After seeing a vintage rolling cooler at a media event, I attended, I decided that I’d like to make one of my own. The first step is to […]
Your Lawn Questions Answered
DIY Questions and Answer, Landscaping, Landscaping, Landscaping, Lawn and Garden, Outdoor Living
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 […]
Trends in Deck Building
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living
Give your Next Deck Project More Artistic Appeal By Matt Weber
Protect Your Wood for Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living, Stain, Staining
Staining and sealing for protection from the elements By Matt Weber
NEW LINE OF YARDMAX® PLATE COMPACTORS PACK A PUNCH
Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Lawn and Garden, Outdoor Living, Patios
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (May 16, 2017) YARDMAX®, a manufacturer of innovative, high-quality outdoor power equipment (OPE), announced today the availability of its new line of YARDMAX plate compactors. Presented in varying compaction forces of 1,850 lbs., 2,500 lbs. and 3,000 lbs., this versatile equipment is designed to meet the demands of any small- to […]
Flowering Groundcovers Brighten the Yard
Accent your lawn and landscape with a splash of color.
Build a Circular Raised Garden Bed
Construction How-To, Landscaping, Landscaping, Outdoor Living
By Mark Clement Inspired by Stonehenge, I call this project Plant-henge. I love projects that combine carpentry and landscaping; cool layout, dirt, big changes and my chainsaw. I get to use mac-daddy tools and make a year-round impact on my landscape. Part of my design goal here was creating visual texture while filling […]
Pro Tips for Landscape Edging
Gardening, Landscaping, Landscaping, Lawn and Garden, Outdoor Living
A home’s landscaping should have clean lawn lines with sharp borders and have well defined bed areas and walkways. Landscape edging adds crisp, clean lines that define the spaces and makes the difference between a good landscape and a great one. A great choice for homeowners is aluminum edging, and an easy installation […]
