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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.

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    Should I Get a Wall-Mounted Heater for My Patio?

    Learn how wall-mounted heaters can bring your patio year-round warmth without taking up precious floor space.
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    What to Know About Chimineas

    A terracotta or metal chiminea stove can provide a warm, attractive and socially distanced gathering...
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    9 Tool Hacks You’ll Use Time and Time Again

    Tools are usually designed with one task in mind, but many can be used for...
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    How to Choose the Best Patio Heater

    A patio heater can make your outdoor living space a year-round gathering place. Learn the...
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    9 Best Outdoor Patio Fans

    An outdoor patio fan will help cool down your space, making it more comfortable for...
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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...

    How to Build a Gazebo

    Build this airy summer hangout that features fish-scale shingles and decorative trim you make yourself.
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    How to Build Deck Stairs

    Calculating the step dimensions, laying out stringers and building a sturdy set of deck stairs.

    Does Your House Have a Mullet?

    A mullet may be most commonly known as a hairstyle, but homes have adopted the...

    Raised Patio Planter

    Our planter is tops for easy construction, sturdiness and convenience. Plus, the curves and trim...

    Build a Flagstone and Stone Block Patio

    Construct a poured concrete and stone patio with a curved stone wall.
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    How to Build a Fire Table

    A fire table is a beautiful addition to your outdoor living space—and an invitation to...

    10 Front Porch Ideas That You’ll Love

    Dress up your front porch to increase your home's curb appeal and make it a...

    Composite Decking Review: NewTechWood

    Josh is a huge fan of NewTechWood composite decking for a whole lot of reasons. Let him explain why. 
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    7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros

    Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.

    Flashing a Deck Ledger Board on Vinyl Siding

    Here's the right way to do it

    Reader Project: Massive Backyard Stone Fireplace

    David Peyton built this fireplace from 15 tons of assorted masonry: concrete, stone, block and...

    Reader Project: Traditional Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven

    John White’s family has hosted several foreign exchange students, all of whom have claimed that America needs better...

    Build a Victorian Screen House

    Escape the bugs in style, whether you're entertaining friends or just hanging out