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A Guide to the Porch Addition
A porch adds value to the home, expands the living area and merges the outdoors and the indoors in a fresh-air space for ... |
 
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Barbecue Station and Gas Grill
Bob closes his review of the Rowley Victorian remodel with a look at the barbecue station that sits below grade and is ... |
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Celebrating on the Completed Patio and Lanai
Bob gives us a final tour of the new lanai and spa. The unique banana leaf shape of the patio posed several contruction ... |
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Constructing a Patio Lanai
Bob meets with Ana Bolanos to watch the Lanai built. Ana reviews the construction process and Bob joins in to help raise the ... |
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Container Gardening 101
Some of the most spectacular gardens found anywhere are on the rooftops and patios of the world's largest cities. |
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Creating Summer Shadows
Simple ideas to help create a shady spot to protect you from the hot summer sun. |
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Discussing Swimming Pool Design
Bob discusses the swimming pool with the architect. |
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Expanded Outdoor Living
The Mashers' Victorian remodel includes an expansive outdoor deck to bring indoor living outside. Bob looks at the western red ... |
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Grading the Patio & Cutting and Installing Tiles
Bob gives a progress report on the back patio. Discussed are the unique tiles being installed. Special attention is paid to ... |
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Great Options for Grilling
The industry has introduced new technologies that make grilling your favorite meals even easier and more fun. |
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Green Cleaning: Outdoors
Think swapping caustic chemicals for more eco-friendly options means you won't be able to get your outdoors clean? Making the ... |
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Hot Spring Spas
To relax in our desert home, the EnergyWise House will be equipped with a hot tub from Hot Spring Spas. These portable spas ... |
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Hot Tub Installation
Bob joins Ed Weller and Laez Wilent to observe the installion of a custom-made hot tub. A person may wonder, why a hot tub in ... |
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How to Pressure Wash
Pressure washing—also known as power washing—is a fast, effective way to restore siding, decking, stone and cement surfaces to ... |
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How to Repair Cracked Concrete
Concrete can crack, settle and blister as pressure and weather wear it down. The good news is that you can fix most unsafe ... |
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How to Repair 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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Installing an Outdoor Electric Grill
Bob and contractor Ed Weller look at the outside electric grill. The Gen Air grill uses weather proof wiring and sealants to ... |
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Installing Bluestone Pavers on the Terrace
Bob meets with Mark Marini of Schumacher Landscaping to discuss the installation of the bluestone pavers on the lower terrace. ... |
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Lamp Making, Landscaping and Patio Fireplace
The final tour of the I'On project covers custom lamp making and landscaping. |
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Landscape Plans
Landscape architects Rick & Nancy Lamb discuss their landscaping plans. Rick outlines the drawn proposal and explains the ... |
