Brownstone Iron Railing Adds Elegance to Stairs and Decks
Over the holidays I got to see many old friends across the country. In Texas, I visited a friend in the Brownstone developme...
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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, January 26, 2018
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Sturdy and Family-Friendly Rustic Railing Ideas
When my friend bought his A-frame home in the woods there was a lot to work to do. The house needed remodeling and the land...
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Friday, January 19, 2018
Practical Outdoor Glass Stair Railings That Don’t Require Custom Cutting
A couple I know had their pick of homes at incredible prices during the recession. Ultimately, they ended up with a house on...
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Friday, January 19, 2018
The Best Fence for a Sloped Yard Doesn’t Need to Be Stepped
At one point in my welding career, I worked for a custom metalworking shop that specialized in railings, furniture, and fenci...
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Thursday, January 18, 2018
Condo Balcony Railings That Install Quickly and Don’t Rust
Many years ago, with the ink still drying on his Associates of Science Degree and a kid on the way, one of my friends moved...
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Thursday, January 11, 2018
For the Best Fencing for Small Dogs, Choose Closely-Spaced Pickets
Late into my college life I met a young lady with a tiny Maltese dog. The Maltese is a small breed with silky white hair whic...
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Thursday, January 11, 2018
Finding Low Maintenance Porch Railings for Family Homes
It’s a busy world. I’m a bachelor, and between work, keeping up with friends and family, and trying to keep my car running,...
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
How Tight Should Cable Railings Be?
One of my friends—a guy I used to work with on construction projects—had me over to his house the other night for an evening...
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Friday, January 5, 2018
Choosing and Building a Child Safe Garden Fence
My grandmother was an avid gardener, cultivating a patch of ground in her backyard for years until the rectangle of soil insi...
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