Seasonal

Restoring Wood & Fixing Paint :: 3 Products to Help with These Projects

Products

Fall inevitably becomes a mad dance of DIY Projects. Maybe it is something about impending cold and/or the approaching holiday season, but it just is, and it seems so year after year....

by jb bartkowiak

Super Simple DIY Summer Decorating Ideas :: Outdoor Decorating, Paint & More

Remodeling

Recently I had the opportunity to interview HGTV alumni Kristan Cunningham about super DIY tips for summer projects which give you the most bang for your buck. We talked about outdoor ideas...

by Lisa Smith

Do it Yourself Driveway Maintenance :: Prevent Costly Replacement

Upkeep of your property truly does save you money in the long run. Spending that dollar on driveway maintenance now will save you the cost of driveway replacement and reconstruction for years...

by Judson Burdon

Winged Driveway Gate image via Justin Krutz

Spring Checkup :: Home Improvement Projects to Consider this Spring

Spring is here and summer can't be too far away, but one thing's for sure - it's a great time to tackle some outdoor home improvement projects. Now that it's getting warm...

by Justin Krutz

Landscaping Around a Patio images via Kyle O'Brien

How to Keep Your Patio Looking its Best Year Round :: Preparing a Patio for Winter

Never underestimate the advantage of a great patio. They help accentuate the backyard, make hosting outdoor functions easier and quite frankly, it is a home improvement project that yields big benefits. But...

by Kyle O'Brien

Low Rise Cedar Deck Recently Spring Cleaned image via Ricks Fencing

Tips for Cleaning a Wood Deck :: Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Decking

I hate the words “spring cleaning.” I hate long checklists that remind me of all the things I don’t feel like doing. I hate the hours of dirty, sweaty work required to...

by Dave Nichols

large empty cedar deck weathered image via Ricks Fencing

Can Your Wood Deck Survive Another Harsh Winter? :: How to Winterize a Wood Deck

Make-Maintain-Fix

Unfortunately, when it comes to wood decking, poor maintenance can also pose a safety hazard. Dry rot, weakened ledger connections and failing footings can all contribute to deck collapse. Not to get...

by Dave Nichols

Winter Fence Maintenance :: Nursing Your Wood Fence Through a Cold, Hard Winter

There's a price to pay come spring when the sun reappears and sheds light on all of the deterioration your yard has experienced throughout the winter. This is especially true if you...

by Dave Nichols

A Kick Ass Fall Maintenance List for the Home

This maintenance list is intended to inform DIY homeowners about general home maintenance. The list suggested above is by no means a complete list of items that need maintenance in a home....

by Paul Coates