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Exterior(Page 19)

Create and maintain a sturdy structure—even add curb appeal and enhance your home's energy savings—with a wide range of exterior projects.

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Upgrading Your Door in One Weekend
Curb Appeal

By Bob Vila

How to Fix Cracks in a Concrete Driveway
Driveways & Walkways

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

5 Ways to Use a Concrete Slab
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Choosing the Right Shed Size
Sheds & ADUs

By Oliver Harriett

3 Signs It's Time to Replace Sidewalks
Driveways & Walkways

By Glenda Taylor

diy-privacy-fence
Curb Appeal

By Rachel Elmkies

Storm-Proof Your Garage Doors
Garages

By Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell
Garages

By Bob Vila

Build a Greenhouse
Sheds & ADUs

By Michael Franco

Black Roof Stains? Check for Algae
Curb Appeal

By Kelsey Savage

7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Caylin Harris

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

By Erica Reagle

11 of the Best Backyard Swimming Pools We’ve Ever Seen
Pools & Water Features

By Andreana Lefton

10 Porch Colors That May Inspire You to Paint Yours
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Erica Reagle

10 Rooms You Wouldn’t Suspect Were Actually Sheds
Sheds & ADUs

By Michelle Ullman

The Most Beautiful Chicken Coops We’ve Ever Seen
Sheds & ADUs

By Andreana Lefton

3 Reasons to Caulk Before Winter
Windows

By Glenda Taylor

Weep Holes in Brick
Roofing

By Glenda Taylor

The Most Cunning Secret Hiding Spots We’ve Ever Seen
Home Security

By Michael Franco

A breakfast table next to frosted glass window.
Windows

By Jennifer Noonan, By Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

DIY Hammock Stand
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Ama Ryllis

Gravel Patio
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Joe Provey, By Bob Vila

DIY Garage Shelves
Garages

By Manasa Reddigari

Stucco House
Siding

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Granny Pods
Sheds & ADUs

By Glenda Taylor

Polyurethane vs Varnish - What Wood Finish to Choose
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

Where Utility Bills Are Highest (and Lowest) in the United States
Energy & Power

By Steph Coelho

10 Energy-Saving Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
Energy & Power

By Steph Coelho

Driveway Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips on Ice
Driveways & Walkways

By Jennifer Noonan, By Bob Vila

13 Signs Your Home Has Good Resale Value
Curb Appeal

By Glenda Taylor

These are the Most Popular House Styles in America Right Now
Exterior

By Cody Calamaio

No Ultimate Workshop Is Complete Without These Tools and Accessories
Garages

By Glenda Taylor

Dos and Don'ts of Curing Concrete
Driveways & Walkways

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

5 Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection
Roofing

By Manasa Reddigari

The Tools for DIY Deck Repair
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Benjamin Feldman for Puls

Renovation vs. Remodel: The Real Difference Between Home Projects
Exterior

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

9 Clever Landscaping Hacks for Your Best-Ever Yard
Curb Appeal

By Ayn Monique Klahre

These are the Biggest Electricity Hogs in Your Home
Energy & Power

By Andreana Lefton

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home
Home Security

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

25 Ways to Beautify Your Yard Without Planting a Thing
Curb Appeal

By Jennifer Noonan

What to Know About Living with High Ceilings
Roofing

By Manasa Reddigari

I Installed Solar Panels on My Roof and Here’s What Happened
Solar

By Glenda Taylor

Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture, Solved!
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Manasa Reddigari

15 Ways to Get a (Nearly!) Maintenance-Free Home Exterior
Curb Appeal

By Cody Calamaio

How To: Make Homemade Glass Cleaner
Windows

By Jennifer Noonan

Here's Why You See So Many Blue Porch Ceilings
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

A “Charged” Debate: Portable vs. Standby Generators
Generators

By Bob Vila

11 Things to Keep by the Front Door
Entryways

By Michelle Ullman

14 Eye-Catching Options for Your Front Door
Curb Appeal

By Jennifer Noonan

Makeover Your Patio with a Trellis, Cooler Table, and More
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Ama Ryllis

7 Creative Guest Houses You Can Actually Afford
Garages

By Tracy Anderson

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

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Use a Window Fan
Windows

By Steven Fox, By Bob Vila

How to store gasoline
Garages

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

14 Ways to Make Your Small Yard Seem Big
Curb Appeal

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Faux Stained Glass
Windows

By justpaintitblog.com

How to Make a Wall Trellis
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Ama Ryllis

7 Ideas to Steal from Real People’s Tiny Backyards
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Faith Towers

Choosing Wood vs Vinyl Siding
Sheds & ADUs

By Glenda Taylor

13 Projects that Prove Why DIYers Love Cinder Blocks
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

DIY Privacy Screen
Deck, Patio & Porch

By Ama Ryllis

Great Entrances: 10 Welcoming Garden Gates
Driveways & Walkways

By Sara Carpenter

Tiny Home Living - Wind River Tiny Homes
Sheds & ADUs

By Nina Malkin

Before and After: 9 Totally Amazing Mobile Home Makeovers
Exterior

By Jane Dagmi