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The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Patio Furniture

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The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Patio Furniture The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Patio Furniture

By Katelin Hill

Small Ways to Spruce up Your Deck That Will Make a Big Difference

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Small Ways to Spruce up Your Deck That Will Make a Big Difference Small Ways to Spruce up Your Deck That Will Make a Big Difference

14 Deck Railing Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

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14 Deck Railing Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space 14 Deck Railing Ideas to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

By Alexa Erickson

12 Porch Roof Ideas for Your Home

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12 Porch Roof Ideas for Your Home 12 Porch Roof Ideas for Your Home

By Alexa Erickson

10 Smart Ways to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space

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10 Smart Ways to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space 10 Smart Ways to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space

By Cody Calamaio

The Best Hidden Deck Fasteners Options

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The Best Hidden Fasteners for Your Decking Project The Best Hidden Fasteners for Your Decking Project

Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Stain

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How To: Protect and Beautify a Wood Deck How To: Protect and Beautify a Wood Deck

8 Places You Could Add an Awning

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8 Places You Could Add an Awning 8 Places You Could Add an Awning

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Pitiful Patio? 5 Ways to Rescue a Deteriorating Concrete Patio Pitiful Patio? 5 Ways to Rescue a Deteriorating Concrete Patio

12 Seductively Serene Screened Porch Ideas

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12 Seductively Serene Screened Porch Ideas 12 Seductively Serene Screened Porch Ideas

By Caitlin Castelaz

12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior

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12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior 12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior

By Debbie Wolfe

Deck, Patio & Porch

Are Trex and Other Composite Decking Materials Now More Affordable Than Lumber? Are Trex and Other Composite Decking Materials Now More Affordable Than Lumber?

By Glenda Taylor

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

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8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage 8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

By Savannah Sher

Residential backyard deck overlooking lawn and lake

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Decking Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make Decking Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make

By Miranda Siwak

10 Brilliant Balcony Garden Ideas

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10 Brilliant Balcony Garden Ideas 10 Brilliant Balcony Garden Ideas

By Savannah Sher

rattan vs wicker

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Rattan vs. Wicker: What’s the Difference? Rattan vs. Wicker: What’s the Difference?

By Savannah Sher

The Best Deck Resurfacer Options

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The Best Deck Resurfacers to Refinish Your Outdoor Space The Best Deck Resurfacers to Refinish Your Outdoor Space

8 Deck Staining Mistakes Most DIYers Make

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8 Deck Staining Mistakes Most DIYers Make 8 Deck Staining Mistakes Most DIYers Make

By Timothy Dale

Get Inspired to Entertain at Home This Season with These 10 Outdoor Bar Ideas

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Get Inspired to Entertain at Home This Season with These 10 Outdoor Bar Ideas Get Inspired to Entertain at Home This Season with These 10 Outdoor Bar Ideas

By Alexa Erickson

patio-materials

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Patio Materials 101 Patio Materials 101

Deck Maintenance - Backyard Wooden Deck

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The Dos and Don’ts of Deck Maintenance The Dos and Don’ts of Deck Maintenance

How to Hang a Porch Swing

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So You Want to… Hang a Porch Swing So You Want to… Hang a Porch Swing

cedar box planters on deck rails

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How To: Make a Deck Rail Planter How To: Make a Deck Rail Planter

By Jennifer Noonan

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So, You Want to… Build a Porch So, You Want to… Build a Porch

How to Repair Concrete Steps

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How To: Repair Concrete Steps How To: Repair Concrete Steps

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Pass on Grass: 7 Reasons to Landscape with Gravel

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Pass on Grass: 7 Reasons to Landscape with Gravel Pass on Grass: 7 Reasons to Landscape with Gravel

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Hang Christmas Lights Outdoors

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How To: Hang Christmas Lights Outside How To: Hang Christmas Lights Outside

By Glenda Taylor

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The Best Swing Sets The Best Swing Sets

By Stacey L. Nash

The Best Tiki Torch Option

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The Best Tiki Torches for Your Outdoor Space The Best Tiki Torches for Your Outdoor Space

By Tony Carrick

How to Make a Paver Patio

Building & Installing

How To: Build a Paver Patio How To: Build a Paver Patio

10 “Best in Class” Patio Pavers

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10 “Best in Class” Patio Pavers 10 “Best in Class” Patio Pavers

By Larry Bilotti

9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen

Building & Installing

9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen 9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen

By Glenda Taylor

9 Ideas for a Beautiful Brick Patio

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9 Ideas for a Beautiful Brick Patio 9 Ideas for a Beautiful Brick Patio

By Manasa Reddigari

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Planning Guide: Patios Planning Guide: Patios

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Remove Concrete Stains

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Concrete Stains How To: Remove Concrete Stains

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

How to Install a Screen Door

Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Composite Decking

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Composite Decking 101 Composite Decking 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

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Backyard Decks Go Green with Redwood Construction Backyard Decks Go Green with Redwood Construction

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

So You Want To Build a Floating Deck

Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Best Decking Material

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Solved! The Best Decking Material Solved! The Best Decking Material

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

multi-level cedar wood deck

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Considering a Wood Deck? It’s Not Just About Good Looks Considering a Wood Deck? It’s Not Just About Good Looks

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila

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Planning Guide: Wood Decks Planning Guide: Wood Decks

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

How to Cut Pavers

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How To: Cut Pavers How To: Cut Pavers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Painting vs Staining a Deck: The Better Finish for Your Structure

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What’s the Difference? Painting vs. Staining the Deck What’s the Difference? Painting vs. Staining the Deck

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Best Concrete for Every Project

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A Strong Start: The Best Concrete Mix for Every DIY Project A Strong Start: The Best Concrete Mix for Every DIY Project

By Manasa Reddigari

5 Ways to Use a Concrete Slab

Building & Installing

5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete 5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard

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7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard 7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard

By Caylin Harris

Deck vs. Patio: Choose the Right Outdoor Space for You

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Deck vs. Patio: Which is the Right Outdoor Space for You? Deck vs. Patio: Which is the Right Outdoor Space for You?

By Erica Reagle

10 Porch Colors That May Inspire You to Paint Yours

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10 Porch Colors That May Inspire You to Paint Yours 10 Porch Colors That May Inspire You to Paint Yours

By Erica Reagle

Entertain the Whole Family at Home with 10 DIY Lawn Games

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Entertain the Whole Family at Home with 10 DIY Lawn Games Entertain the Whole Family at Home with 10 DIY Lawn Games

By Jennifer Noonan

Cleaning & Organizing

Going Green and Keeping Clean: Outdoor Edition Going Green and Keeping Clean: Outdoor Edition

By Alyson McNutt English, Bob Vila

DIY Hammock Stand

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DIY Lite: Build a Backyard Hammock Stand from Scratch DIY Lite: Build a Backyard Hammock Stand from Scratch

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Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Polyurethane vs Varnish - What Wood Finish to Choose

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Is Varnish or Polyurethane the Right Finish for You? Is Varnish or Polyurethane the Right Finish for You?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Tools for DIY Deck Repair

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Can Your Deck Last Another Season? Can Your Deck Last Another Season?

By Benjamin Feldman for Puls

14 Inventive Ideas for a Perfect Porch

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14 Inventive Ideas for a Perfect Porch 14 Inventive Ideas for a Perfect Porch

By Ayn Monique Klahre

Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture, Solved!

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Solved! What’s the Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture? Solved! What’s the Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture?

By Manasa Reddigari

20 Things You Should Never Leave Out in the Yard

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20 Things You Should Never Leave Out in the Yard 20 Things You Should Never Leave Out in the Yard

By Andreana Lefton

Two Ways to Redo a Worn-Out Concrete Patio

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Tough Choice, Easy DIY: 2 Projects to Rescue a Worn-Out Patio Tough Choice, Easy DIY: 2 Projects to Rescue a Worn-Out Patio

By Glenda Taylor

Here's Why You See So Many Blue Porch Ceilings

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Solved! Here’s Why So Many Homeowners Paint Their Porch Ceiling Blue Solved! Here’s Why So Many Homeowners Paint Their Porch Ceiling Blue

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Makeover Your Patio with a Trellis, Cooler Table, and More

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Backyard Makeover: DIY a Patio Table with a Built-In Cooler for Drinks Backyard Makeover: DIY a Patio Table with a Built-In Cooler for Drinks

9 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden

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9 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden 9 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden

By Jennifer Noonan

The Colonial Porch

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The Colonial Porch The Colonial Porch

By Rebecca Thienes Cherny

How to Make a Wall Trellis

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Makeover an Ordinary Outdoor Space with a Wall-Mounted Trellis Makeover an Ordinary Outdoor Space with a Wall-Mounted Trellis