Outdoors

concrete patio

Working with Concrete

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

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Kindred Fire Bowl

2024 Home Exterior Trends

A home’s exterior is crucial for making a good first impression, and staying updated on exterior trends can enhance curb appeal, increase home value, and

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backyarding trends

Backyarding Trends for 2024

“Backyarding” – the act of taking activities typically associated with the indoors outside into the green space around us – will continue taking root in

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waterproofing

Fall Deck Prep Survey

Fall Deck Prep: New Survey Reveals 54% of Respondents Waterproof their Deck to Make it Last Longer Thompson’s® WaterSeal®, an industry leader in exterior waterproofing

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2023 KBIS Preview

Event: The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada When: JAN 31 – FEB 2, 2023 The Kitchen

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Build a boathouse

Building a Boathouse

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

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Circular Saws 2013

Next to the trusty electric drill, a good handheld circular saw is the must-have tool for the pro handyman and DIY homeowner alike. No other

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Build a Stone Firepit

  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

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New Q&A’s

Q: Our upstairs hardwood floor squeaks in a few places. I can’t access the joists because of the finished ceiling of the first floor. Can

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Hot Product

Trex® Protect tapes
TREX® PROTECT

No matter what material is used for the surface of a deck, the substructure is likely to be built with wood. Over time, water leaking through deck boards can cause hidden damage unless the wooden joinery of the foundation is properly protected. In fact, builders have reported that wood left exposed to the elements can […]

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