Contrary to popular belief, cladding and siding are – technically speaking – not the same thing (according to the Constructio...
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 MoreOne of my good friends recently got to buy some property out west, and he built his family dream home in the hills of the Roc...
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 MoreSome of my favorite decks are found amidst the tall pines of the Pacific Northwest. I’ve worked in few settings that were mor...
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 MoreI lived right on the ocean for many years and had the good fortune to work on many beach house remodels. Burned into my memor...
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...
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