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When installing deck boards, cut the first 3 near the house and the last one, furthest from the house, to the deck’s exact width +…

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…

When we have a big project with Western Red Cedar, we like to save time later by pre-staining the boards before we build. Just need…

  Bench-building is in my blood. I’ve been building them since pre-school, where I developed my technique: two wide legs and a nice top. My…

For a handy DIYer, a privacy screen is an easy-ish addition to a backyard patio. Why build a privacy screen? Privacy in a backyard space–even…

I still have sap on my hands from making the MyFixitUpLife “tree.” I borrowed an idea from timberframers who nail a tree branch to the…

This pergola is a one-of-a-kinder with a multi-use space for seating and serving. Here’s how to build a pergola with seating.

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…

    Listen to the show! April 17, 2010: What Happens in Vegas with Ed Del Grande. Voted one of the funniest comedians in America…

If the value of a project is measured in how often you use it, our compost bin is well near the top of the list….

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,…

Today’s mission is to prep the yard, layout the post holes, dig, dig some more, and set the posts in fast-setting concrete. As we like…

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….

When school is out you need summer kid activities to keep the kids from morphing into their electronics. Plus you want to get outside and…

  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…