Outdoors

Earlier this week we discovered a homeowner who was going through the process of selecting cedar siding for his home. One of his...

The Times Union out of Albany, NY, has a great home improvement blog on their website that is edited by Joe Keegan who chronicles the home...

Calfinder brings us some green siding options any of which are a great alternative to vinyl but they all have drawbacks as well as...

Need a bit of shade that still provides great ventilation and indirect sunlight? Consider building a garden arbor. Calfinder lays out the...

If you choose to display your American spirit by flying the U.S. flag this 4th of July, please make sure you do it properly. Yes, there is...

Clearly marking your address is not only good form to allow guests and deliveries to easily find you but also increases the likelihood...

The gals at housemade took a pressure washer to their front retaining wall which besides peeling paint is a necessary element for their...

The folks at Chicago 2-Flat tore up a concrete slab in their backyard to discover a 100-year old drywell located just next to the house....

Efflorescence is a very common and somewhat mysterious ailment effecting masonry construction including brick, concrete, and mortars. It...

So many of the beautiful homes in the magazines we read have gorgeous flagstone walkways or patios but it’s been tough finding the...

If you decide to build an outdoor shower its easier than you think. An outdoor shower can complement a pool or just be used as a way to...