How to Install Railings in Concrete for Safer, More Stylish Outdoor Living
I was going to pick up a couch from my friend’s father-in-law, and when I arrived at the house, I was shocked to pull up to...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
How to Build an Outdoor Living Space That Feels Like an Extension of Your Home:
Picture this: a backyard sanctuary that invites you to lounge with a good book, grill with a cold drink in hand, and laugh wi...
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Friday, March 2, 2018
Fencing
Friday, March 2, 2018
Rackable Steel Fence Panels Adjust to Sloping Yards
I spent my summers at a camp by a lake when I was a kid. The family that owned the camp owned most of the land surrounding th...
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
Create an Open View with Glass Railings for Balconies
One of the ladies I used to work with owned a nice property on the water. It was a small apartment complex built by her pare...
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Friday, February 23, 2018
DIY Fence Panel Installation Saves Homeowners the Cost of a Contractor
When my friend and his wife bought their starter home, it came with a traditional wooden privacy fence in the backy...
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Friday, February 23, 2018
Contemporary Deck Railing Ideas: Choosing Railing for the Contemporary Home
I have a friend who is an investment banker but defines herself as a musician first. Not surprisingly, her home expresses he...
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Thursday, February 22, 2018
Steel Railing Designs for the Front Porch Enhance a Home
When my friend’s great-grandmother passed away, she left the family’s old Gothic-style home in such disrepair that none of h...
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Friday, February 16, 2018
Custom Deck Railing Systems Let You Make Your Railing Your Own
I have a lot of friends, and they all live in homes with very different looks and personalities. For the most part, these ho...
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Friday, February 16, 2018
Modular Fence Panels Make Installation Easy
Last year, a couple of big storms came through knocking down a lot of fences. This led to a number of exposed backyards and l...
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
Art Deco Balcony Railings with Modern Durability
A friend of mine recently sent me a birthday card, and when I saw the return address, my eyebrows rose. It was in one of th...
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Friday, February 9, 2018
Strong Fences for School Playgrounds Help Keep Kids Safe
When I was in elementary school, I rejoiced in an unexpected day off because vandals had broken into my school and trashed th...
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Friday, February 9, 2018
Modular Railing Systems Make Installation Easy
When I worked in a welding shop, one of our best clients was a local builder who specialized in large homes built to custom-...
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Thursday, February 8, 2018
Exterior Stair Lighting Makes Stairs Safer at Night
An early job of mine was building boat docks with a neighbor from down the street. He was the sort of man who liked to bring...
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Friday, February 2, 2018
Alternatives to Wrought Iron Balusters: Powder Coated Steel
Wrought iron is a timeless style that’s been around for hundreds of years—and its popularity continues to grow. I can’t tell...
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