Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

OUTDOOR PROJECT: Plans for Building a Great Pergola
Published on November 25th, 2023
Reading Time = 9 minutes I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 30+ years, not the least of which is how...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

DECK BOARD BULLNOSE: Learn a Simple Detail for Making An...
Published on November 17th, 2023
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
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking

4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Today’s Saw Blades
Published on November 3rd, 2023
While it’s true that the best saws in the world are only as good as the blades they spin, that’s just part of...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking

GAP-FREE WOODWORKING JOINTS: Simple Trick Makes It Easy
Published on October 20th, 2023
Sometimes a little woodworking trick can deliver a lot of value That's the case with an operation called "kerfing"...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock
Published on October 6th, 2023
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock This is a common...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

Easy Going Paver Sand Stays in the Game
Published on September 1st, 2023
Of all the options available for hard surface paving of driveways, walkways and patios, I like brick pavers the best...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

DECK FINISHING CONFUSION: “What Should I Do About ...
Updated on August 10th, 2023
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Making Sense of Deck Finishes Q: What should I do about conflicting advice I’m...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds

OUTDOOR GRILL REVIEW: See How a Napoleon Travel Grill Wo...
Published on July 21st, 2023
For the last six months I've been using a portable travel grill for barbecues and I'm impressed with this model It's...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

Outdoor Oasis: Transform Your Patio or Balcony With Peel...
Published on July 13th, 2023
While decorating the inside of your house is exciting, don't forget the outdoors The outside of a house is as important...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Published on April 28th, 2023
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based stain...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

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
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms

Discover the Benefits of Patios to Maximize Your Real Es...
Updated on May 17th, 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