Decks & Patios

How to Jack Up a Porch

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The need to jack up your porch may arise if you have home improvement plans. Your porch may need to be moved if you plan on expanding your family room and replacing the porch baseboards due to dry rot. It is important to jack up your porch the ... more »

How to Lay a Brick Patio

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You don't need to be an experienced mason to lay a brick patio. Some accurate measuring and the right tools and supplies can give professional results. Talk to someone at your local home improvement store or visit websites, such as DIY and Lowes ... more »

How to Lay Out Material for Decking

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So you have your deck super structure complete and your decking delivered. How will it Lay Out, so it looks nice and has little waste?.. more »

How to Layout a Patio Site

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Any addition to your home can take some work, but the outcome won't be as precise without a bit of planning involved. Although planning takes time, it will save you time in the long run. These simple guidelines are especially true when it comes ... more »

How to Level a Porch

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Whether your family will be comfortable on your porch depends on whether you've built it at a proper level. A level porch helps furniture stay in place and keeps glasses from sliding off your table onto the ground. You need to know how to find ... more »

How to Maintain an Outdoor Misting Fan System

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A misting fan is a system that looks like an ordinary fan, but dispurses fine water droplets that evaporate on contact with cold or hot air. The misters are often seen in hot tourist locations like Palm Springs and Disney resorts. There are an ... more »

How to Maintain Your Trex Board Deck

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Many people have decks with Trex board, which is plastic based board used for flooring in decks. Often times moisture will cause mold and mildew to form on the deck surface and is very hard to get off. Inside this article you'll find tips and ... more »

How to Make a Flagstone Patio

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A flagstone patio creates a relatively easy outdoor room. Some patios require complicated concrete pours, but a flagstone patio uses just sand and water. This sand-set patio resists cracking and shifting, and allows simple replacement of damaged ... more »

How to Make a Patio Plant List

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Your patio plant list should be carefully crafted to determine which plants will complement one another in scent, beauty, color and texture. Assembling your patio plant list might require the help of a designer if you are uncertain which plants ... more »

How to Make a Patio Umbrella from a Parachute

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Making a patio umbrella out of a parachute is a fun way to recycle an unused parachute. This patio umbrella provides a wide amount of shade and protection from the rain. Depending on the size of the parachute, you may be able to park your car ... more »

How to Make a Patio Wheelchair Access

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You can make your patio wheelchair accessible while still maintaining its function and style. Follow these steps to create a space wheelchair-bound friends can access... more »

How to Make Patio Storage Space

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A patio storage space can come in handy for storing plant food, watering supplies, cooking materials, bug spray, barbecue equipment or even a handy deck of cards. Here's how to make one... more »

How to Make Slatted Patio Screens

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Slatted patio screens can add a new dimension to your patio and can provide terrific decoration to your outdoor living space. Making slatted patio screens takes an attention to detail and a close inspection of proper angles and counting inches... more »

How to Make Sure Your Deck or Patio is Square

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Measuring the length and width with precision will not guarantee your project is square. In this article you will learn the formula that can ensure your projects will be square every time... more »

How to Match Wood on an Existing Deck

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You've just had repairs done to your deck, and you have a crazy patchy pattern in the wood that's driving you nuts. The good news is that there are several simple ways to make the wood on your existing deck match again. All it takes is a little ... more »

How to Measure for a Deck Ledger

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If you're attaching a deck to your home, you must measure your deck for a ledger, a piece of 2-by-4 lumber that you attach to the side of your house where the deck connects. It's the beam that supports any joists that you attach to it... more »

How to Measure for a Patio Overhead

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A patio overhead is meant to provide cover and shade to protect the outdoor living area from the elements. You need to carefully measure your patio area before you get started so you can purchase the right amount of supplies and cut them ... more »

How to Measure for Deck Beams

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The beams for your deck bear most of the weight of your structure. Install the deck beams on their edges and horizontally across the base of your deck. These pieces of wood must work with the joists to support your deck completely... more »

How to Measure for Deck Posts

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The posts for your deck aren't particularly weight bearing, but they do support all the other parts of your deck. Carefully measure for your deck posts, so you can accurately plan how much and what types of wood to buy for your structure... more »

How to Measure for Deck Railings

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Deck railings are not only a nice decoration for your deck and deck stairs, they are required for some parts of your deck. You must carefully take your deck railing measurements so you can get enough material to complete the project... more »

How to Measure Patio Space

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Before building your patio, you must determine the dimensions and the amount of materials you need. Measuring your patio space makes it easy to plan your patio's shape and style... more »

How to Measure the Slope of Land

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You may need to measure the slope of land for home construction, designing a site for future construction, farming or working on other projects. Here are some steps you can take to properly measure the slope of land... more »

How to Order Deck Specialties

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One thing to consider when building a deck is what type of deck specialties you want to add to the structure. Whether it is a hammock or a fountain, you must know how to order them... more »

How to Paint a Patio

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Anytime of the year is a good time to spend out on the patio. Nothing spoils this sentiment more than chipping or fading paint, which in turns reminds you of all the things that need to be fixed in the house. Break out with the sand paper and ... more »

How to Personalize Your Garden

By Jennifer Ketcherside

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Outdoor patio and garden areas are often overlooked when decorating a home. Your outdoor space should be an extension of your home. A great way to make your outdoor space inviting is to add your own personal touches. Here are some tips to ... more »

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