Patios, Decks & Sunrooms Archives

FASTENERS FOR DECKS: Watch a Video Tour of the Nuts ...

Updated on March 16th, 2023

If you're building a deck you should aim to make it last at least several decades In fact, there's no reason a deck...Continue Reading

Discover the Benefits of Patios to Maximize Your Real Es...

Published on March 8th, 2023

Are you a homeowner looking to maximize the value of your real estate investment Patios are an excellent way to do just...Continue Reading

DECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost B...

Updated on February 17th, 2023

Got a deck building project in mind for your house Most people who build decks or have a deck built by a professional...Continue Reading

POWERFUL WOOD BRIGHTENER: See the Latest Oxygen-Based Pr...

Published on January 13th, 2023

If you've got weathered wood that you'd like to make bright again, or mold stains on any kind of surface, you need to...Continue Reading

Wood Screws Better Than Ever for DIYers

Published on November 17th, 2022

Quietly, over the last 30 years, something great has been happening to wood screws Several great things, actually In...Continue Reading

OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: Watch a New Version of an Old Favou...

Published on August 19th, 2022

Click below to watch me apply a new, coloured version of a favourite outdoor wood finish of mine It's called Ecowood...Continue Reading

SCREENED PORCH TOO HOT: Q&A of the Week

Updated on July 16th, 2022

Q: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof It’s a nice space but gets...Continue Reading

PAVING BRICKS: Two Overlooked Essentials for a Great Ins...

Published on June 17th, 2022

Paving bricks are a terrific way to create hard, durable driveways, pathways and patios It’s also true that products,...Continue Reading

Garden Gateway: Plans for Building a Great Pergola

Updated on June 10th, 2022

I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 25+ years, not the least of which is how fast 25 years goes by When I...Continue Reading

DECK BOARD BULLNOSE: Learn a Simple Detail for Making An...

Published on June 3rd, 2022

In this week's hands-on how-to video, let me show you how a simple routed detail called a "bullnose" profile can make...Continue Reading

GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy

Updated on May 6th, 2022

Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value That's the case with an operation called "kerfing"...Continue Reading

Anchoring Your Deck the Right Way

Updated on May 13th, 2022

Successful building is rarely as simple as it looks at first glance, and fastening a deck to your house is one of those...Continue Reading

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