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A Guide to the Porch Addition
A porch adds value to the home, expands the living area and merges the outdoors and the indoors in a fresh-air space for ... |
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A Panelized Home: All Decked Out
With beautiful ocean views to enjoy year-round, creating outdoor living spaces was part of the plan from day one. |
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A Panelized Home: Tips for a Deck Project
Building a deck can add beauty and value to any home. Here, some advice before you get started. |
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Alternative Decking Options: Composite Wood, PVC and More
The alternative decking industry has experienced many changes in the last five years. The addition of a second-generation ... |
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Choosing and Using a Pressure Washer
These handy tools are a great way to handle heavy-duty cleaning jobs around the house. Here is what you need to know to choose ... |
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Container Gardening 101
Some of the most spectacular gardens found anywhere are on the rooftops and patios of the world's largest cities. |
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Deck Cleaning
Chlorine bleach is excellent for removal of mold, mildew and algae, but it also can cause premature failure of the coating. ... |
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Deck Lumber
When building a deck or other outdoor platform, don't use lumber wider than 6 inches. Ponding water on wide boards can lead to ... |
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Deck Maintenance
Occasionally, deck boards need to be replaced due to wear and tear. Using rustproof deck screws when installing the boards ... |
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Deck Maintenance: Sealing and Staining
To ensure a safe deck with a long life, you need to properly maintain it. Sealing or staining the deck protects it from ... |
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Deck Nailing
When building a deck, always nail a thinner member to a thicker member. Hot-dipped zinc-coated nails are a good choice. For ... |
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Deck Staining
When staining your deck, be careful not to apply too much of the stain. You don't want to get surface film on the wood when ... |
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Designing Multi-Level Decks for Outdoor Living
Multi-level deck designs are reshaping the way we configure outdoor space, taking decks beyond the rectangle to become ... |
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EPA Pressures the Wood-Preservative Industry to Change
With an EPA ban on CCA-treated wood going into effect, are decks going to crumble, picnic tables disintegrate, and play sets ... |
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High-End Deck Materials
Eighty-five percent of all single-family homes have a deck or deck-like structure. The vast majority of these decks are made ... |
 
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How to Build a Deck Storage Box, Part One
This western red cedar deck storage box is a one-day project spanning two videos. Western red cedar was chosen for this ... |
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How to Build a Deck Storage Box, Part Two
Building a western red cedar deck storage box is a one-day project that will provide convenient storage and an extra place to ... |
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How to Maintain a Wood Deck
Wood decks require routine maintenance to keep up their attractive, natural appearance. Follow these easy steps to keep your ... |
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How to Pressure Wash
Pressure washing—also known as power washing—is a fast, effective way to restore siding, decking, stone and cement surfaces to ... |
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How to Repair Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can stick in their tracks, making them difficult to open and close. If debris in the tracks isn't your problem, ... |
