Create a Stress-Free Inspirational Zen Deck…Virtually Anywhere on Your Property In a high-stress world, every home enthusiast dreams of having a natural oasis to offer
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
With spring heating up and summer on the horizon, the outdoor entertaining season is officially here. Just in time, True Residential is firing things up with stunning new
From yard signs to birdhouses to holiday decorations and more, homeowners may find all sorts of reasons to set a temporary post. To do this,
Cuisinart Outdoors Showcases First Ever Outdoor Wok Station at The National Hardware Show Last week at the National Hardware Show, Cuisinart Outdoors unveiled a brand-new
Deckorators®, a leading brand of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), released its annual Outdoor Living Report, featuring insights and commentary from expert contractors on the
Keep Safety in Mind “Backyarding”—the art of taking indoor activities to the outdoors—is a trend that has caught on. As winter begins to wind down,
Carl Schmitzer was unhappy with boring gray patio options presented to him by his condo association. So he took matters into his own hands. Now,
Just in time for the coming spring landscaping season, EHT covers the construction of a large paver patio and its accompanying dry-stack walkways and fire
(guest post by Ryan Bridges) Fences can serve different purposes. Your home might need one to keep your livestock in and wild animals out, improve
Armstrong-Clark Company announces three new colors using high quality trans-oxide pigments to its oil base wood stain product line. Black Walnut was formulated to respond
One of the greatest comforts in the world can be the satisfaction in knowing that you treat your home with a high level of care.
(guest post courtesy Western Red cedar Lumber Association) How do you restore an ageing aggregate patio in desperate need of repair? Well, you have a
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) There is nothing like the ambiance of a crackling wood fire or natural gas fireplace any time of the
(Guest post by Charlie Jourdain, California Redwood Association) A deck is perhaps the most versatile fixture on a home’s exterior. I like to think of
(guest post courtesy Ecolife/Viance) Summertime will soon be here, and with it comes the glories of outdoor living: grilling in the backyard, playing football in
For a recent Extreme How-To project we used the new AZEK composite pavers to create a beautiful new patio. The AZEK pavers fit quickly
I had to pick up a new mattress at a local furniture warehouse. While waiting for the workers to load my truck, I noticed the
Lightweight, powerful and eco-friendly, CORE’s Power Lok 40-volt cordless lawn equipment offers a split boom for various attachments including a string trimmer, hedge trimmer and blower.
I recently spruced up a pressure-treated deck with the new Transformation Deck & Fence Stain from Sashco. This particular deck has very little shade during
Our house has a rear door that leads to a backyard deck. Both my two-year-old son and our cocker spaniel go in and out of
It’s time to give your lawn its back-to-school haircut.
By: Hal Jones A few years ago I was testing a GTH 26 Garden Tractor by Husqvarna. One of the biggest surprises was its speed
By: Hal Jones The soreness in my right shoulder wasn’t there yesterday. Today though it pains me to even do the simplest task such as
By: Hal Jones When we first got the HSA 65 to review I was interested in the 36 volt platform Stihl had just introduced. First
Several weeks ago, we began our annual preparations for our vegetable garden. One of the cost saving tasks we do, is to begin some of
As temperatures continue to drop it’s time to start giving soil some tender, loving, care. During the fall and winter seasons, soil is naturally composed
Need to render a big rock to rubble in an environmentally friendly way? Instead of ripping through concrete or stone with a jackhammer–or even explosives–Ecobust
By: Hal Jones Ok, so maybe the most anticipated announcement had nothing to do with tools, but rather with the unveiling of the M12 heated
With the addition of the Husqvarna 580BTS, Husqy lays claim to the most powerful blower on the planet. Wouldn’t you know that just a few months after
Two weeks ago my trusty roto-tiller a four year-old Troy-Bilt CRT Pro, decided to croak in the middle of my little lake house garden. Just
Commitment to research and development is a commitment to the future. Husqvarna’s OPE division has unveiled its state of the art R&D Center in Charlotte,
It’s springtime and that means house painting to many of you. We have been using a new product from Behr, Behr Premium Plus Ultra
Here in the South, spring or fall are the best times for aeration. In our area, heavy clay soils require frequent aeration, but check with
One of the questions we are asked related to gardening is how can I tell which zone I am? Sometimes the zone maps on the
Like many of you, my love of things green and growing was instilled by my parents. My mom loved having a vegetable garden and my dad loved
The late frosts are nearly gone and it’s time to begin planting our seeds in little starter kits once again. The girls like picking out
There are many different reasons to consider purchasing Husqvarna’s TB 1000 Cordless Tiller. For some gardeners, there is the green element, it uses no fuel other
Bigfoot Systems provide strong reliable support for your projects. Check out Bigfoot’s PowerPoint Presentation to see a step-by-step visual guide to the installation process.
Some time ago, I wrote about my favorite demolition tools. There is the Bosch Brute for things needing jack hammered, or even an Ingersoll-Rand coupled
We have seen many cordless outdoor products, mostly string trimmers and some hedge clippers. It doesn’t even feel right comparing the Stihl HSA-65 to any
Need help designing your dream-house? Punch! Software’s latest version of its Home Design Professional has the tools to get you started. We have used various products
Putting together a commercial blower review without these two companies products would have been wrong. Many readers had asked for us to take a look
Never before have I fielded so many questions regarding a product test. Last summer in Milwaukee I had the chance to try out one of
Pressure washers come in a variety of sizes, from the commercial washers with the capability of ejecting large amounts of steam to the smallest DIY
Several months ago I tested a Wagner Paint Eater and found it to exceed my expectations. I used it for its intended purpose, removing loose
The first time I ever encountered plug aeration was on a golf course many years ago. Aeration did not improve my golf game, but the
Fall is almost here and the leaves are already beginning to loosen their grip getting ready for their annual fall to the yard, the driveway,
This weekend was one of the hottest in years with triple digit highs and heat index of more than 110 degrees, so outside work
Are you a landscape professional, a landowner who needs the power of a commercial blower to keep your property in order, or just a homeowner who
Recently I tested a Husqvarna GTH26V48LS Garden Tractor. The first thing I noticed is Husqvarna used a seriously thick deck for its mower. The deck
A reader asked me about using a five gallon plastic bucket instead of a store bought system, and the quick answer is yes you can.
By: Hal Jones A month into our family gardening project, the kids are over the excitement of seeing flowers and green vegetables. The question I
Husqvarna’s LS series garden tractors with side discharge are ideal for large properties. They feature wide cutting decks, extra heavy-duty chassis, first-class ergonomics
I miss weeding. These inverted/upside-down, “Topsy Turvy” planters have taken away weeding as an excuse to get outside for some quite time. Basically, I water
After many years of service, the Hayward pool pump at dad’s has succumbed to old age and arthritic bearings. I returned from Chicago and when
Not much to report, the main pool pump’s bearings are shot and will have to be replaced. See my earlier articles for my thoughts on
It has been two weeks since we planted the patio planter and already we are seeing blooms and some fruit setting. You can see from
Ok, so I admit it. I hate taking care of a swimming pool. But I hate my mother paying a pool service even more and
One of my favorite stories involved my dad, of all people, who hated gardening and never understood why my mom insisted on having a garden.
Growing up in Alabama, my mother always had a garden. When we lived in the country, the garden was on a plot below our house.
What a beautiful weekend we had to begin the dock renovation. Several sections of metal roofing on the fish house had to be replaced following a fall
Just like you, I cringe when I have to pick up material for a big project. The current stage of dock renovation is painting everything,
Well this past weekend temperatures here in the Deep South hit the mid 80s. What happened to the mild 70s I wanted? The greening of
You have seen HID lights, the bright-bluish white car headlamps that were once only found on high end sports models but are more prevalent now.
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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