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
By Rob Robillard The Beauty of a Fire Bowl Outdoor living spaces are quickly becoming popular for cooking, entertaining and relaxation. More and more of
What Is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design integrates natural elements into built spaces to fulfill our innate connection to nature. Rooted in the biophilia hypothesis, it
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
Rain Ready By Larry Walton, Photos by Tim Walton It rains a lot where I live in Oregon, and for the most part we carry
The originators of the smokeless fire pit are releasing the X Series 42, surpassing Breeo’s own X Series 30 as the largest smokeless fire pit on
Although not much thought is initially given to our patio doors, things tend to change quickly as we start noticing that they are one of
Adding a second soundproof patio door reduces external noise to create a more quiet environment and save on energy costs To resolve noise intrusion through
From backyard kitchens to built-in hearths, today’s outdoor living areas are rivaling the indoors.
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,
Working with stone is an age-old craft that is very satisfying. A stone project has a sense of immortality.
Building A Lean To Roof For A New Screened Porch By Clint Thomas I dislike being hot. The older I get the more intolerant that
From backyard kitchens to outdoor entertainment centers, more homeowners are designing elaborate exterior living spaces that rival traditional living rooms.
In one weekend, you can dramatically upgrade almost any walking area – indoors and out – by resurfacing it with Terrazzo™. It’s a decorative self-priming
Photo Courtesy of J&W Lumber and Mendocino Forest Products If you’re thinking about installing a new patio cover for your outdoor space, you might be
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
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
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.
When the size of a patio project is too large to DIY, it’s time to call the pros.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Installing Shaker-style Crown Molding with Rope Lighting By Rob Robillard
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
Special Advertorial Section Concrete is gaining in popularity as a building material for driveways. According to the National Association of Home Builders, 68% of
As the weather begins to cool off, here’s a look at some outdoor products to help enhance your yard without all the heat.
Master concrete stainer, Gaye Goodman, explains the staining procedure in step-by-step detail.
By Larry Walton One of my favorite home projects is building a new concrete walkway. It could be
Protect and beautify your exterior wood with a quality preservative. Here’s a look at the type of products available and some tips on how to apply them.
Concrete offers an inexpensive alternative to traditional flooring materials
Yards are like people, they come in all shapes and sizes. Some folks are fit, others are flabby. Some yards are flat, others are
Build a simple firepit in a weekend and add ambience to your backyard. Find inspiration here, and then follow our step-by-step guidelines to create
Brick patios, walks and garden terraces are some of the easiest-to-build home projects. They not only create a pleasurable outdoor space, but also add to
My mom wanted a patio. She wanted a nice, shady place beside her house to relax, read, sip lemonade and host the occasional barbecue. This
My old college roommate is the type of guy who gets all the luck. I mean, if he slipped and fell, he’d probably land in
Using Lumberjack Tools tenon cutters, we make tables from available logs and it only takes an afternoon to build two rustic tables that are ready for finishing
Create an outdoor kitchen for your next neighborhood get-together.
Build a paver path to accent your yard and add value to your home.
A Guide to Pressure Washers and Accessories for the Toughest Cleaning Tasks
Sealing and waterproofing your home is a smart way to protect your investment.
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Pack it Down: Compaction plays a key role in ensuring quality landscape projects.
Pergolas have been around for centuries, adding structure and beauty to outdoor living areas.
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.
Q: I’m planning to build a small patio area with landscape pavers. Should I seal the pavers? A: Sealing your pavers is not absolutely
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll say 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 […]
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