The experts at the popular home and garden media outlet, The Spruce, named their top outdoor living trends for 2024. No surpr...
Read MoreMuch of my building career has taken place in very moist and rainy climates, the kind of places where it rains so much that p...
Read MoreI think glass is one of the best ways to make any deck immediately elegant. Glass gives a touch of simple style to any style...
Read MoreA few years ago, I had the job of helping an old contractor friend put in some railing at his house. I was essentially cuttin...
Read MoreNothing lasts forever. That’s what I told a friend who asked for advice on a wobbly deck railing. Turns out, that wobbly deck...
Read MoreLED lighting is all the rage these days. To me, at least, it seems like it’s everywhere. Good lighting can add ambiance and b...
Read MoreMinimalist Balcony Railings Come in Many Styles Minimalism, when applied to railings, is about keeping things as open as poss...
Read MoreI’ve lived in several apartments complexes in my life. The advertisements for these apartments often boast that the complexes...
Read MoreSpeaking from personal experience as a welder, steel is a lot easier to work with than iron. If someone manages to break a pi...
Read MoreLast week, I met with a client to talk about installing a pergola. While we stood on his deck chatting, I rested my arm on th...
Read MoreWorking both as a contractor and a master gardener brings all sorts of fun crossover projects. Most of the gardens that I wor...
Read MoreI’ve worked for a few people who wanted a deck that stood out. One way to do that is to choose a curved deck. And while a cur...
Read MoreI still have a lot of friends that make their livings as contractors and handymen. They’re all fairly skilled and do a good...
Read MoreA couple I know is famous in my circle of friends for the parties they throw. They’re genial folks, and the parties at their...
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