Cleaning a brick patio can make a big difference in the look of your backyard. This AsktheBuilder.com video shows you how to use oxygen bleach to make quick work of brick cleaning projects and other patio cleaning jobs.
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Exterior house painting tips can make a job go much smoother. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shares some house painting tips from his years of experience. His pointers will make your house exterior painting job much easier.
A garden trellis is simple to build. Tim Carter shares one simple how to build a trellis plan for your garden. In just a few minutes, you'll have a hand-made trellis to use as you please.
Garden arbors can be a beautiful addition to any garden. Tim Carter shows you how to make an arbor from a photograph in a catalog. His tips will enable you to create your own garden arbor plans.
Garden stepping stones can really enhance the beauty of any garden. Inspirational garden stepping stones will help you meditate, if you spend quiet time in your personal garden area. Making garden stepping stones is not too hard, and there are several options. I have homemade garden stepping stones at my home. They are made from paving brick cemented to precast concrete pads.
Outdoor fountains can be found in my backyard. My wife loves our outdoor water fountains, and so do the birds. The outdoor garden fountains I have installed have performed well over time. The key is to purchase the right sized pump for your outdoor fountain.
Gas grills and bbq grills are very popular. I love cooking on my own grill, even in cold weather. Gas grills can be fueled with natural gas or propane. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Some fire codes do not allow gas grills in multi-family housing.
The flooring layout shapes storage buildings for the addition of plywood, joist hangers, joists and vapor barriers. The storage building needs a level, square flooring system for subsequent components to be added without problems. Follow these instructions to get your outdoor storage building off the ground.
Building a trellis or some arbors will teach you basic construction technique. An arbor or garden trellis is most easily assembled in component fashion. Get good hardware and pretreat for lasting results that dress up your home.
Building a trellis or lovely arbors can take inspiration from some great design idea sources. A garden trellis or garden arbors can be purchased in kit form, or some arbor plans or trellis plans may be found from the sources listed here. These garden structures can be built in varied materials to suit your landscape.
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