
Block by Block: Segmental Retaining Walls
From garden accent walls to taller walls that create space for a driveway, retaining walls can add a lot to your property. And new segmental block systems make construction easier than ever.

From garden accent walls to taller walls that create space for a driveway, retaining walls can add a lot to your property. And new segmental block systems make construction easier than ever.

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.

Concrete has been used in construction since the Romans invented it about 2,000 years ago. Although it’s been a widely used material for driveways and

Night-lighting your landscape offers a creative way to showcase your home.

Cabot, the inventor of the first decking stain, shows homeowners how to protect and beautify their wooden decks.

Whether you’re planning to aerate your lawn, put in a retaining wall, grind a stump, instal a deck or create your own garden pond and

Create your own planters for flowers and foliage to bring an organized look to your home or garden.

Surface preparation is key in exterior paint projects.

Building a seawall prevents the lake from washing away your shoreline.

It’s no secret life can be stressful. Between fighting traffic, working long hours and paying the next stack of bills, everyone deserves a quiet

A well-groomed, head-turning lawn calls for more than just freshly mowed grass. Attention to detail goes a long way toward a lawn achieving a

Ahhhh, the romance of a screened porch—lemonade and cool comfort for those hot summer days and a hammock or chaise lounge for slumbering those warm

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

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.

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.

Looking to get โback to basicsโ with woodworking and furniture making?
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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