Articles for tag: Build a Patio, Home Remodeling Projects, Lumber, Weatherproof

Karla News

How to Build a Weatherproof Dog House

Building a weatherproof dog house works much the same way as building a human home. Even so, the process of building a weatherproof dog house is simple since the scale is smaller and there are no windows to trouble with. You can get everything you need to build a weatherproof dog house at a home ...

Karla News

How to Build a Patio Pet Door

A patio pet door is an ideal solution for pet owners. Rather than cut into the wall to insert a doggie door or cat flap, a patio pet door can slip into your existing sliding glass frame, with the glass door pulling up to it to seal out the cold or heat of the outdoors. ...

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How We Built a Backyard Patio with Stone Pavers

Have you ever wanted to build a patio for your backyard? Maybe you have put off doing it because you didn’t want to have to deal with pouring concrete. There is another way you know. My husband and I built one using sand and stone pavers that we purchased from the local home improvement store. ...

Design Your Own Patio Fireplace

As winter winds down, everyone’s going to want to go outside. It won’t be long now even though many of you got pelted with snow just a few short days ago. Now is the time to start planning on building your patio fireplace. Even though fireplaces are traditionally built inside the home, it is the ...

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How to Build a Patio Cover

You and your family enjoy the outdoors. You have built yourself that perfect outdoor patio or deck and enjoy spending the day outside. In a way, you have managed to extend your living space to the outside and free up some interior room during the summer months. There happens to be a problem though. On ...

Buying Guide to Patio Doors

Patio doors can truly change the entire atmosphere of a home. They can open up a space and let natural light into a room. Patio doors are often an attractive feature to your home when leading out to a deck or stone patio. If you are choosing to buy a patio door, you can expect ...

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How to Polish a Concrete Patio

Polishing a concrete patio is an easy way to turn a simple slab of concrete into an intentional design element. Polishing a concrete patio is also a good first step before adding stain to the concrete. The even surface of polished concrete will ensure that the stain absorbs more evenly, creating professional appearing results. Polishing ...