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If you’d love to have a backyard pool but can’t afford it, don’t have the time to care for it or you’re just short of backyard space, I have two words for you: Spool Pool! A spool pool is a small swimming pool design that’s perfect in so many ways. The term “spool” is a …
Do you enjoy watching birds visit your hard during the spring, summer, and fall? …
I think that bees get a bit of an unfair reputation. We hear the word and all it …
Great for year-round entertaining, the best backyard fire pits are a welcome …
I heard on one of the Money Pit programs that I could flip the boards on a weathered deck and use the underside. What is the …
I own a office/warehouse complex with metal expansion material instead of the redwood or ceder expansion joints. The complex is …
Find out how to build a privacy screen to hide an air conditioning unit, generator or garbage storage. Get step by step …
What type of dirt should i use to build up the dirt around my house in order to slope the water away from the house. The water …
I had stained my deck with Behr Semi Transparent Deck, Fenc, & Siding Wood Stain. The stain consist of a penetrating oil …
Hey folks, I've recently completed power washing (gently) my deck and screened porch. I've already re-stained the deck, …
How can I fix this short of having the driveway replaced?
What's the best way to terrace a yard that is completely long and narrow? There's no room to squeeze in an excavator …
How do I clean small black spore marks left on my white siding?
Learn how to refinish a wood fence or deck with step-by-step instructions and product recommendations.
Find out if your deck may be due for some TLC to restore it for outdoor summer fun and protect it through the seasons ahead.
Get tips on how to repair, restore, stain and refinish a wood deck. Learn about cleaning and repairing your wood deck before …
Learn how to avoid the most common outdoor lighting mistakes and get expert tips on how to create outdoor lighting using …
I use Behr deck stain on my deck, but it wears off quickly. What can I use instead? My deck is made of pressurized wood and is …
Learn how to save money watering your lawn and garden. Find out why you should not use collected rainwater on edible plants if …
Learn about Eco-friendly grilling products that are safer for humans and how charcoal made from backyard bbq and coconut shells …
Learn why you should call 811 before you dig on your property. Find out how 811 will send someone out to your location to map …
Learn how to find drought resistant grass seed approved by the TWCA or Turf Grass Conservation Association which conserve water …
Learn how to identify get rid of brown recluse spiders in your home, along with recommended treatment for bites from a brown …
Learn how to control weeds naturally in your garden or yard using green weed control. Find out how to use mulch and corn meal to …
Find out how a solar pool heating collector or pool cover can extend your swimming season by several weeks a year.
Learn about propane appliances for the outdoors. Find out how to safely install and use propane appliances in outdoor spaces …
My older home has concrete and pea gravel for the drive and patio deck around the pool. The rocks are coming loose and I have …
Learn how the AZEK In-Deck Storage Kit safely stores outdoor furniture and other deck and patio accessories. Find out how the …
