As winter officially settles in and blankets much of the country in cold or harsh weather, the added moisture and freeze-thaw cycles can wreak havoc
MoistureShield®, a division of Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, introduces new Cold Brew, a warm and inviting medium-roast brown with subtle color variegation to its
Deckorators®, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, deck railing, balusters, post caps and related products, will feature new-for-2021 products for deck builders at the virtual
By Monte Burch With the beginning of fall weather comes that much dreaded annual chore—winterizing your home. Many of these chores are ignored, but a
Judy and Bob Dulovic love their backyard. Now, after applying RollerRock® to the patio, pool deck and walkway, they love it even more. Originally built
By Monte Burch Brighten your life with Low-Voltage and Solar powered outdoor lighting. The fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun goes down if
Everyone knows the process of mowing grass can be a time-consuming, two-phase operation. Once the grass is mowed, the work’s still not over.
Thanks to a four-season entertainment room, poolside parties happen throughout the year at the Hardwick home in Kokomo, Ind. Created with two durable, almost all-glass
Edging Your Lawn to Separate Garden Beds By Matt Weber One hallmark of an attractive landscape is the layout of well-defined beds and borders. To
Cool New Deck For A Lakefront Man Cave by Matt Weber The huge outbuilding that Joey Prestage built as his Man Cave needed a deck.
National Nail Launches Versatile CAMO® LEVER™ Tool for Fast, Easy Deck Board Bending Grand Rapids, MI– At CAMO, we know that you don’t have time
Official Outdoor Power Equipment Partner of Earth Day Honors 50th Anniversary Through 50 “Acts of Green” Initiative CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Greenworks Tools,
Finishing pine is a four-step process: Sand, Seal, Stain and Topcoat.
The GT161 String Trimmer Was Praised by Popular Mechanics Editors for Its Power and Versatility CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The leading provider of professional
A lush, green lawn is a great way to highlight a handsome home.
From post to vaulted ceiling-plus a really regal railing By Mark Clement I could write entire articles on the individual phases of this porch renovation.
Battery technology is making huge strides in cordless tool performance, as seen with the new Greenworks Pro family of lithium-ion lawn tools. When batteries hit
Make a deck guard rail into a shade-throwing thing of DIY beauty.
Transform your lawn into the ideal outdoor entertainment space with these DIY welding projects
Monument Grills Delivers Features found in High-End Grills at Affordable Price Points Monument Grills’ Clearview® oven grade glass built into the lid was
As Part of the YellaWood® Brand’s Commitment to Supporting its Dealer Network, Company Launches New Campaign YellaWood® builds upon its 2018 initiative “For five-star backyards.™ ABBEVILLE, Ala. – What do you get
By Larry Walton Photos by Mark Walton
Outdoor Improvements with a Natural Look
A fast, efficient—and accurate as all get-out—way to frame your next deck.
It won’t be long before the weather breaks, and everyone is back to building outdoors. The time to plan your new deck is at hand,
When the size of a patio project is too large to DIY, it’s time to call the pros.
A DIY Summertime Welding Project By Blair Weilnau First-time welder? No problem. With some ambition, inspiration and a Forney Easy Weld machine you can create
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
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
Be careful what you specify, not all treatments are the same Exterior wood trim adds natural dimension and architectural interest to any home. The good news:
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
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
How To Build A Horizontal Style Wood Fence By Mark Clement Every so often I run across a project I love so much that while
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
Give your Next Deck Project More Artistic Appeal By Matt Weber A deck can be constructed as a simple wood platform, or it can be
Staining and sealing for protection from the elements By Matt Weber The best way to protect the look and performance of outdoor wood is to
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
Accent your lawn and landscape with a splash of color A well-kept lawn is the hallmark of a handsome home, but flower gardens and accents
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
A home’s landscaping should have clean lawn lines with sharp borders and have well defined bed areas and
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography By Sterling Thomas It has been said that the lumber available today is not as dense or as solid
Once your yard wakes up from the winter, you’ll have a lot of outdoor work on your hands. Here are some new tools to help
Dress up your rafters with a decorative tail pattern By Matt Weber At the recent Remodeling Show/Deck Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, the EHT staff caught
Decks offer homeowners a versatile way to customize their outdoor entertainment area. From a wide range of building materials to an even wider array of
Timeless woodgrain carriage house styles. Colorful attention-grabbing contemporary accents. Statement-making designs with eye-catching appeal. Experts at Haas Door recommend that homeowners open themselves—and their garage
By Mark Clement Why do I love building wood decks so much? I think it’s because a well-crafted deck is more than a box and
By Mark Clement Anyone who knows me or watches MyFixitUpLife on YouTube might’ve heard me discuss this: I’m not a big fan of piles. The
Quality treated wood and a hidden-fastener system give an old deck a facelift. When it came time to replace some rotted deck boards on a
Using natural materials and local resources can help you help the environment. By Charlie Jourdain Homeowners today
By Walt Steele There’s good news and there’s good news. You can have a new clay paver patio or walkway without digging, without spreading crusher
This easy-to-build bench can be used on your patio or deck—or anywhere. By Matt Weber When I build outdoor furniture I want it to last.
Creative Curb Appeal for Window Gardens. By Rob Robillard
By Walt Steele Wilda Watson can tell you exactly how many Pine Hall Brick Company standard clay pavers it takes to fill a 1990s-vintage Little
Ecolife Stabilized Wood Real wood is the most sustainable, renewable and economical decking and fencing option you can use, and Viance offers improved wood treatment solutions
How to Install Corrugated Roofing By Matt Weber Corrugated roofing panels are made of metal, fiberglass or polycarbonate and typically install over a system of
What do anthills and porch columns have in common? The answer should be nothing, but we know better… By Rob Robillard
Metal brackets make everything square again. Wooden fence gates are notorious for getting out of whack. The wood’s inherent instability during temperature changes coupled with
It’s been a long, cold winter, and the Extreme How-to staff is glad to see it go. As you
Water Works By Larry Walton, Photos by Tim Walton
Grow Vertical with a Backyard Arbor By Clint C. Thomas, Esq.
By Tom Matthews The time-honored look of brick paver patios is as popular today as ever. For
Build a patio with composite pavers in an interlocking grid system. Julie Quigley wanted a large backyard patio with the look of traditional pavers. Her
The Big Benefits of Snow Melting Systems By Rob Robillard In the Northeast, winter means shoveling and salting your walkway and stairs to keep your
Learn the basics from professionals with years of experience. By Matt Weber A dock is essentially a deck built on piles in the water, and
We love pergolas. We love designing them. We love building them. We love how they make the backyard not just a place you go to
Installing a clay paver patio is great DIY summertime project that enhances the look of the home’s outdoor environment. By Walt Steele
Thinking Inside the Box for a Unique Patio Door and Window Combination By Larry Walton
Enhance your outdoor living space with a durable hardscape. By Tom Matthews A hot trend among homeowners is to design an area of the
Handy Tips for Spring Lawn Care By Mark Clement If you’re a lawn-a-holic like me and relish having a luscious and low-weed lawn throughout the
Spruce it up for springtime. By Mark Clement No matter the material, all decks and porches require some maintenance. The good news is that regular
New Requirements to Resist Lateral Loads
It’s soon to be deck-building season. Here are some new product highlights to help outfit your outdoor retreat. By Matt Weber Equinox XP Louvered Roof
Hold it Together By Matt Weber
Renew the look of your home’s exterior to boost its curb appeal. By Matt Weber
Using Rock from a Creek Bed to Enhance a Flagstone Home In an effort to shape up the curb appeal of one of our project houses,
We’re finally in the season for fun in the sun, when homeowners can make the most of their outdoor environment. Chilling out with a cold
New Supplies for the Great Outdoors Before friends and neighbors ever make it to your home they’re greeted by your lawn. The home’s curb appeal
By Mark & Theresa Clement If the value of a project is measured in how often you use it, our compost bin is well near
By Matt Weber When it’s time to give your lawn its first summer haircut, be sure to keep the edges neat. Grass and weeds
By Rob Robillard A client recently asked if I would replace her badly worn-out roof deck. This wooden deck was built over her screen porch
Here’s a look at the Ins and Outs of Up and Down Gardening
Using Urethane Column Wraps to Wrap it up. By Kathy Ziprik
A thorough cleaning along with an application of a penetrating wood stain will do wonders for the looks and long life of your wood fence.
Installing Shaker-style Crown Molding with Rope Lighting By Rob Robillard
Deck construction is an evolving art. Every year new materials are introduced, technology advances, tools are innovated, and building codes get updated. In this issue,
Synthetic building materials create a new porch ceiling with rustic woodgrain beams. Contractor Steve Roth wanted to give new life to an old porch, so
Building a bridge for a volunteer project demonstrates DIY takeaways for every job. By Mark & Theresa Clement When Theresa and I were asked if
By Rob Robillard This article will help you save time, labor and money by showing you the best way to clean
By Larry Walton Build a patio shade cover without obstructing the view Have you ever walked into form boards on a lumber rack? Or, have
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas A Rose By any Other Name. Build a wooden rose arbor to enhance your home’s outdoor
By Mark and Theresa Clement Every Deck has its Day. Steps for Rebuilding your Backyard Deck. The beloved backyard deck, in historical terms, is a
By Charlie Self Cultivating Garlic in a Raised Bed Garlic bulbs are available everywhere, but the pleasure of growing your own is great. It is
By Matt Weber I started my first backyard garden last year, having for decades watched my dad and grandfather tend large gardens of their own.
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas Making the most of a Backyard Garden America’s doctrine of westward expansion, known as Manifest Destiny,
By Matt Weber Gear up for summer with new equipment for your outdoor improvements. Black & Decker 36V Tiller For the 2012 spring
By Rob Robillard Create a beautiful water feature with some simple materials and a little ingenuity.
Armstrong-Clark’s deck and siding wood stain has nondrying conditioning oils that separate from the drying side of the formula. These oils penetrate deep into the deck or siding wood fiber where the wood’s natural oils used to be. This process rejuvenates the wood. The drying oils stay at the surface, lock in the conditioning oils […]
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