2020 Update — Originally Published January, 2012 My backyard deck is simple, but beautiful. And though it may seem deceiving, a HUGE amount of … [Read More...] about Designing and Building Your Perfect Deck
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Floor Plan Design Trends in New Modern Homes
This guest post was written by George Hale, owner of H. Hudson Homes Modern home builders design functional floor plans that perform efficiently … [Read More...] about Floor Plan Design Trends in New Modern Homes
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Landscape Anchors To Save My Wind Damaged Spruce
2024 Update - This time it was a perfectly shaped and well-established blue spruce that took the hit. The wind knocked it to an awkward angle, and I … [Read More...] about Landscape Anchors To Save My Wind Damaged Spruce
Paving an Asphalt Driveway
2024 Update - Surface tree roots and water drainage problems had been slowly killing my asphalt driveway for a number of years, but it was a convoy of … [Read More...] about Paving an Asphalt Driveway
How to Build a Wooden Rocking Lion
2023 Update – Originally Published October, 2018 Focusing today a little bit less on home construction and instead on "really cool things you can … [Read More...] about How to Build a Wooden Rocking Lion
Installing LED Wafer Lighting
So, I just discovered a new favorite project: installing wafer LED lighting – which I'll convey mainly in pictures, below, as I continue with the … [Read More...] about Installing LED Wafer Lighting
Rehabbing My Crappy Fire Pit Patio
2023 Update - My fire pit paver patio area was disgusting. It didn’t start out that way, of course. But after a while, everything needs a facelift. … [Read More...] about Rehabbing My Crappy Fire Pit Patio
Flagstone Walkway – Quick & Easy
2023 Update - Adding a stone walkway is a fairly easy and low-cost project that can make a beautiful impact to any landscape area. I had a stretch in … [Read More...] about Flagstone Walkway – Quick & Easy
5 Easy Ways to Bring Your Landscape Back to Life
This guest post is by Landscape Designer, Joe Ciaglia. 2023 Update - It’s your turn this season for hosting the annual family reunion! You’ve … [Read More...] about 5 Easy Ways to Bring Your Landscape Back to Life
To Rehab a Redwood Swing Set
2023 Update - Originally Published August, 2012 I previously wrote about maintenance tips for redwood swing sets - and in that article I mentioned … [Read More...] about To Rehab a Redwood Swing Set
Switching from Mulch to Ground Cover
2023 Update... I love the look of black mulch and I've used it for years to enhance all of my landscaping beds, but it's frankly becoming a bit too … [Read More...] about Switching from Mulch to Ground Cover
Inspecting and Cleaning your HVAC Evaporator Coil
2023 Update: Periodic inspection and the occasional cleaning of your HVAC Evaporator Coil are critical home maintenance tasks to ensure optimal indoor … [Read More...] about Inspecting and Cleaning your HVAC Evaporator Coil
Dressing Up an Archway with Fluted Casing and Rosettes
2023 Update: As my dining room trim work design starts getting underway, my construction strategy is to begin at the edges and work my way into the … [Read More...] about Dressing Up an Archway with Fluted Casing and Rosettes
My Wireless Waterproof Doorbell Epiphany
2022 Update: What I needed was a waterproof doorbell. All along. Repairing the classic mechanical door chime worked for me – carefully … [Read More...] about My Wireless Waterproof Doorbell Epiphany
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