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Laying Redwood Decking
Bob confers with contractor/carpenter Cortney Lofton as he lays the redwood decking for the back porch. They discuss the nails ... |
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Low-Maintenance Composite Decking
The composite deck is complete and the rails are being installed at the Mashpee, Massachusetts home site. Bill Naumann of LP ... |
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Mahogany Deck and Railings
The Mahogany railings for the elevated rear deck are being constructed, and Bob meets with Kevin Parquette who is doing the ... |
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MDO Plywood
Called MDO, or medium density overlay, it's engineered plywood with a resin treated fiber applied to both faces. This gives an ... |
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Mitigating Damage from Wind, Rain, and Flood
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
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Modular Home Front Porch
Bob Vila takes a quick look at the sustainable mahogany front porch and deck. The decking, secured by stainless steel ... |
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Out Building
Add value to your house with a new deck, patio, or porch. A simple stone patio or farmer's porch out front create a quiet ... |
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Outdoor Rooms
A home’s outdoor space is no longer just a grassy backyard for kids and pets. From luxury pool patios to sprawling gardens to ... |
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Patio Furniture on the Miami Condo
The Miami condo is completed with the last touches to the balcony patio. David Southard, the project supervisor, created a ... |
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Patio Security
There are two primary types of security bars: one for standard doors and one for sliding patio doors. Look for a security bar ... |
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Planning & Building an Outdoor Deck
Before building a new deck, consider is size, placement, and how it will affect your house—and your neighbors—before you begin. |
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Plans for the Multi-Level Backyard Deck
Bob comes out the back door of the new addition to the back yard that is currently four feet down from the entry. The new deck ... |
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Playground Construction, Part Two
Bob visits the playground in Columbus, Ohio to check on the construction progress. Bob discusss the materials and techniques ... |
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Plumb Posts
To hold either a round or square post plumb inside a post hole while you pack dirt around it, make up a couple of wedges of ... |
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Porch Railing and Screen Door Installation
House five of the Elmwood project. Bob Ryley helps install the new railing and new screen doors. An underground sprinkler ... |
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Pressure-Treated Lumber for Deck Supports
Rick Kleiner from the Southern Forest Products Association joins Bob to discuss current specifications for pressure-treated ... |
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Rebuilding the Deck with Salvaged Lumber
Bob and Ryley rebuild the deck in the rear of the addition using salvaged lumber from the demolition. Bob outlines the plans ... |
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Repairing a Deck
Decks are outdoor rooms that sometimes need repair. Fortunately, you know how to fix them. |
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Repairing Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can stick in their tracks, making them difficult to open and close. If debris in the tracks isn't your problem, ... |
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Replacing a Damaged Deck Board
Wood decks can weather, crack and splinter. Use these steps to replace a damaged deck board. |
