Tips for Fixing a Wobbly Deck Railing: DIY Railing Fixes
I’ve always felt that the deck of my home is like this special bonus outdoor room. It’s a place to connect and extend our liv...
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Contrary to popular belief, cladding and siding are – technically speaking – not the same thing (according to the Constructio...
Read MoreI’ve always felt that the deck of my home is like this special bonus outdoor room. It’s a place to connect and extend our liv...
Read MoreWhen my parents got their first home the backyard wasn’t fenced in, and being a young couple who’d just bought their first ho...
Read MoreOnce upon a remodeling project, a friend and colleague asked me to come over to help with a “small emergency.” As I walked in...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed in movies how the girl always walks down a set of stairs to meet her prom date at the bottom? Or how th...
Read MoreIn my past, I’ve suffered from a lack of home décor refinement. My bachelor status meant that my furnishings include: One co...
Read MoreI’ve never been one to want to have a party on the roof. I prefer my parties on the ground. But one of my friends, who has a...
Read MoreWhen it comes to wood decking, I love the gorgeous, rich look of ipe. The Brazilian hardwood has a deep reddish-brown hue tha...
Read MoreA patio is meant to be a little oasis from the cares of the world, a place of beauty, relaxation, and ease. I’ve been hired q...
Read MoreIn my career I’ve had the chance to work on quite a few big multi-unit apartment buildings, and having done a lot of outdoor...
Read MoreI’ve worked as a builder and as a consultant for many DIY clients, and I’ve seen lots of different home improvement strategie...
Read MoreAn old college friend of mine wanted to add a bit of drama to a very narrow house in Southern California. Since it was a town...
Read MoreI love the concept of upcycling. I’m typing this post from a much-loved reclaimed wood desk made from old (and free!) wood pa...
Read MoreOne of my first construction projects was my uncle’s deck, and I vividly recall him saying “good enough for government work!”...
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