There are an estimated 60 million decks across the United States, and more than half have exceeded their intended service lif...
Read MoreBuilding along the coast requires grappling with four things: salt, water, wind, and sand. This combination of elements corro...
Read MoreTwo of the most popular styles of decor right now are the rustic and farmhouse styles. It is no surprise why. Both are eclect...
Read MoreI had a friend with a frustrating problem. He was trying to install a handrail on a set of brick steps but every time he dril...
Read MoreDecades ago, when my main (OK, only) consideration when renting an apartment was price, I experienced an unnerving event. I e...
Read MoreI’ve had some clients pay me to do various maintenance tasks on their wooden fences several times a year, every year, paying...
Read MoreI work for a lot of dog owners! When I’m putting in a fence for people with the big, active dogs, I always make extra certain...
Read MoreNot too long ago, a storm came through and knocked my power out for a few days. She also toppled nearly every fence in the ne...
Read MoreGrowing up in Florida, I used to desperately envy the kids that had pools. They would throw parties at any opportunity, and e...
Read MoreA large part of my design and building practice involves helping people take their gardens and yards to the next level. I lov...
Read MoreIn the 20th century, we tore out the walls inside homes to free up space and views, incorporated more glass in home design, a...
Read MoreI’ve had the great luck to work in some truly lovely old Victorian neighborhoods, with their streets lined by huge deciduous...
Read MoreA former boss of mine recently complained about the money spent on repeatedly replacing a gate for his business. When I asked...
Read MoreWhen I was younger, I used to pretend that I lived in a castle. If I’m being honest, I sometimes even daydream about it as an...
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