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    House and Components

    A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

    15 Best Patio Heaters for Outdoor Comfort

    Get a little more use out of your patio or porch this year with one (or more!) of these outdoor patio heaters. Just remember to follow all safety instructions included with the heater.
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    Best Porch Swings for 2020

    There's no better place to relax on a beautiful day than on a cozy porch...
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    Our Favorite Deck and Patio Shade Ideas

    Decks and patios don't offer the sun protection of a porch. That's why it's important...
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    The Ultimate Mother’s Day Patio Style Gift Basket

    Hunting for a great Mother's Day gift idea? Mix-and-match these items to create a gift...
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    Best Concrete Paints for 2020

    Painting concrete surfaces can be challenging. Here are some of the best concrete paints for...

    12 Backyard Swings Everyone Will Enjoy

    Whether for relaxation or fun, a backyard or porch swing can create lasting memories. Here...

    How to Build a Porch Swing

    Kick back and relax with this fun-to-build weekend project with porch swing plans.

    How to Build a Backyard Swing

    Easy enough for a beginner, comfortable enough for a perch

    20 Chic Outdoor Christmas Decorations

    Outdoor Christmas decorations are often overdone and cheesy. If you're looking for thoughtful pieces that...

    10 Clever Ways to Foil Porch Pirates

    More than 25 million Americans have their packages stolen right from their doorsteps by porch...

    20 Jack-O’-Lantern Ideas That’ll Make You Wish You Had a Bigger Porch

    Experienced carvers, novice crafters and those in between will find tips, tricks and ideas to...

    How to Build a Planter with String Light Pole

    Plants and string lights add festivity to your porch or deck .

    How to Build an Outdoor Chaise Lounge

    Relax after a long day in this cedar lounge chair.

    15 Ways to Decorate Your Porch This Fall

    It's fall y'all! Get in the spirit with these creative and fun porch decorating ideas.

    31 Attainable Home Improvements for Newbie DIYers

    Tackling a four-season porch or building a piece of fine furniture may seem a bit...

    20 Easy Ways to Add Farmhouse Style to Any Home

    Modern farmhouse style has made a major impact on the decorating scene lately, and for...

    Cheap Curb Appeal Landscaping Ideas You Can DIY

    Looking to boost your curb appeal? These ideas for your landscaping and front porch are...

    10 Front Porch Ideas That You’ll Love

    Dress up your front porch to increase your home's curb appeal and make it a...
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    The 2017 Double-Duty Pub Shed

    The perfect party spot, plus tons of storage. This pub shed features both a shaded...

    How to Build a Porch: Screen Porch Construction

    Add an enclosed screen porch to your house using basic framing and deck building techniques.

    Latticework Porch Trellis

    Create a beautiful partition of privacy for your front porch.
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    Saturday Morning Workshop: Outdoor Trestle Bench

    Beautify your patio, deck or porch this summer with this attractive, easy-to-construct outdoor trestle bench.
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    Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Folding Adirondack Table

    Add some function to your front porch and try a new joinery technique by building...