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Wooden decks look amazing until the stain starts flaking off and makes them appear quite old, patchy and unmaintained. In addition to looks, the stain deterioration influences the wear and tear [...]

Circular Saw This will probably be the tool you use the most when building a deck. We recommend a saw that has a 7 1/4 inch blade and a motor that draws 10-13 amps. When you’re cutting boards, [...]

Outdoor space in home is important place where visitors first keep their feet before entering your house. You should construct this space interesting and attractive to make it look beautiful at [...]

Q: I had my back deck painted with DeckOver in spring 2016. A year later, the coating is peeling off in a few places, exposing bare wood. What to do? A: Behr, the manufacturer of DeckOver, [...]

Chipped and peeling paint on your beautiful wooden deck? No problem! Here is an easy fix. What you will need: Clean cloth Garden pump sprayer Scraper Scrub brush or power washer Ladder Safety [...]

How the 2020 real estate market unfolds is anybody’s guess, but experts are already noting trends that reflect changing expectations, preferences and behaviours in the market. In its 2019 [...]

The idea of backyard she-sheds is sweeping the nation. If your company hasn’t been approached to either build one from the ground-up or renovate an existing garden shed into an owner’s paradise, [...]

With warmer weather approaching, designing a functioning outdoor space to entertain others and relax at home will be a popular home improvement trend. Whether homeowners want to design a [...]

Built on a tight budget as a family retreat, this timber home in New Braunfels, Texas, employs off-the-shelf materials and dramatic proportions to dazzling effect. Three siblings wanted the house [...]

Spring has arrived—and that often sparks the urge among homeowners to roll up their sleeves and embark on a few home improvement projects around the house. But where to start? To help kick-start [...]