A pergola can be a perfect addition to a backyard to create a shady-ish spot for dining, relaxing, or even a space for kids to ‘perform’ their version of America’s Got Serious Talent.
We like to save time while we work, and use those time-savers as opportunities to add style. For a Western Red Cedar pergola project, we use purlins instead of notching rafters over the beam.
Guard rails on stairs need to be 36 inches (minimum) above the stair nosing and cut to the same angle of the stair’s rise and…
Compost bins are a perfect way to re-utilize all those kitchen and yard scraps for a new purpose, to help create a more gorgeous garden….
When Mark and I heard that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was planning to build 7 houses in 7 days in Joplin for families affected by…
We made a mini-deck and a wood platform for our new grill. No deck, no patio? No problem. Make a grill platform. We did. Our…
I love simple, beautiful projects that I can use in my landscape. If you add “versatile,” then that’s a trifecta that really gets me going….
Occasionally a fastener and the thickness of the work are the exact same measurement: a 3 inch nail/a double 2-by header; a 5/4 fence…
We love to build planter boxes. We love how versatile they are and how you can use the same basic idea and make it bigger,…
Hi, I’m Lexi and I love to paint cool things. I love to paint because it is fun and all of my friends like to do it.
Building a cedar fence can be a yard-charger, and a fun way to spend a weekend. So after we’ve put in the DIY hours to…
Listen to the show! April 17, 2010: What Happens in Vegas with Ed Del Grande. Voted one of the funniest comedians in America…
Phatso’s Bakery inspired what I call ‘Resort Whimsy’ design for the Food Network show ‘Save My Bakery.’ After talking with the owner for a while…
When you use a tamper, you use it, ramming it like a pile driver into the ground to compact loose earth. I used the heck…
The Backyard Pergola: A quiet retreat tucked away from the street Our backyard hasn’t ever ranked as a favorite spot to entertain or relax. While…
A deck remodel can be a safe choice when the structure is sound. Here’s how to tell if a remodel could work for your deck….
Countersink, verb: to set the head of a screw or nail slightly below the surface of the piece being fastened. Mark A licensed contractor, tool…
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