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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

Wood, Metal, or Vinyl: What Material Is Best for Your Fence?

Published on April 28th, 2022

Building a fence may not sound like a complicated job, but just like any construction project, there are many...Continue Reading

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

Published on April 22nd, 2022

If you're building a deck you should aim to make it last many decades, and long deck life comes down to fastener choice...Continue Reading

I’m building a cottage deck on bedrock. What are m...

Updated on April 23rd, 2022

Back in 2012 I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock He asked in...Continue Reading

DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...

Updated on April 16th, 2022

If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading

OUTDOOR WOODWORKING TIPS: Real-World Tricks for Working ...

Updated on August 12th, 2021

UPDATED 26Sep2020 + video below: There are tricks that make a big difference to the visual success of outdoor...Continue Reading

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

Updated on August 12th, 2021

Most people who build decks or have a deck built by a professional don't realize how much a router can do to boost...Continue Reading

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