In the past, attaching an elevated deck patio cover to any structure, required posts mounted through the existing roof. As roofs run different pitches, these labor intensive post mounts have to be customized for each roof. They also require cutting into the existing roof, increasing home-owner and contractor liability with the risk of possible future roof leaks. Non-elevated patio covers […]
By Belinda Remley During the early 1970s in suburban Chicago, homeowners were introduced to Wolmanized® pressure treated wood during a test market to see if do-it-yourselfers would be interested in building their own decks. Thus began the outdoor living revolution. Since then, homes across North America have been adorned with wood decks designed to make access to and comfort in […]
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 in 1986, the in-ground pool is the focal point of the Dulovic yard. In 2008 the family added a beige coat of RollerRock real stone coating from Daich Coatings to the concrete surfaces in their […]
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 garage doors from Haas Door, the structure is ready for year-round activities and gatherings. “We’ve received a ton of compliments on these garage doors,” says homeowner Carl Hardwick. “And, during the recent quarantine, we’ve even […]
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 form clean lines that separate garden beds and turf, professional landscapers use an edging treatment, which could be made from concrete pavers, natural stone, retaining blocks or continuous strip edging. Strip edging is the least […]
Whatever the weather, Bigfoot’s newest 12” plastic tube (BFT12) delivers a simple, yet dependable way to build footings. Ground water or rain poses no threat to our Bigfoot tubes. The tapered plastic design prevents uplift from frost and high velocity winds. The BFT12 meets or exceeds all Local and National Building Codes when used with a Bigfoot Systems® Footing Form. […]
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. It sits on a beautiful lakefront lot which requires a comfortable place to sit and enjoy the view. The lay of the land meant the deck would connect to the building at ground level beneath […]
Official Outdoor Power Equipment Partner of Earth Day Honors 50th Anniversary Through 50 “Acts of Green” Initiative CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Greenworks Tools, leaders in lithium ion battery-powered outdoor equipment for DIY-consumers and landscape professionals, is celebrating environmental action today with its partner Earth Day Network! In support of Earth Day Network, Greenworks has pioneered the Green Generation, […]
