Demolition, Gardening, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Swimming Pool, Water Gardens & Ponds
Imploding an In-ground Pool
Construction How-To, Construction How-To, Demolition, Doors, Doors, Painting, Porches and Gazebos, Punch!, Remodeling, Remodeling, Siding and Exterior, Windows & Doors
Using the newest synthetic moldings and shingles as well as tried-and-true techniques to revive an old friend.
Construction How-To, Demolition, Stone and Concrete, Tool Reviews, Tools
New Tools for the Tear-Down
Decks, Decks, Decks, Demolition
Replacing Worn-out Wood with Low-Maintenance Composites. Decks take a lot of abuse. Due to their very nature, we expect them to withstand brutal attacks from direct sunlight and driving rainwater. And, if not properly preserved and maintained, a wood deck will eventually require a major facelift, as shown in this article. The sundeck we remodeled for this issue […]
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Decks, Demolition, Porches and Gazebos
Tearing down decks is more fun with the right demolition tools
Demolition, Tool Reviews, Tools
Both professionals and DIY’ers love the reciprocating saw. These things are often used for dismantling or demolishing some sort of structure, and the primal thrill that comes with “tearing stuff up” speaks to a lot of people; recips are simply fun to use. Moreover, reciprocating saws are very versatile tools, designed for making cut-outs and cut-offs, disassembling wood framing, trimming […]
Demolition, Power Tools, Stone and Concrete, Tool Reviews, Tools
Anchoring items to concrete or masonry often requires boring a hole, inserting an anchor of some sort, then bolting or screwing the item in place. Good examples include porch piers, step railings and safety hand bars. The flashing around chimneys is another example. Three different types of tools can be used for boring these holes: a rotary drill, a rotary […]