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As their 1,600-square-foot beach cottage in Home celebrates its 100th birthday, owners Kim and Jeff Robinson are living the dream. “I’m happiest at home, in my garden and anywhere there’s water,” [...]

Spring is on the horizon which means summer isn’t too far away. It’s time to start thinking about your backyard and ways to bring it back to life in time for family gatherings. Now is the time to [...]

The first step in how to design a deck is deciding what kind of deck you’d like, and making a plan to build it. If you’re not sure what you’d like, you can find inspiration everywhere from [...]

With summer in full swing many homeowners turn their eye to a backyard deck. What better place to relax or have a barbecue and entertain their friends? But if you’re planning to build one [...]

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 [...]