When my old wooden shed succumbed to the years of Florida, heat & humidity, the search for a better shed was on. Of course, I wanted everything: a shed that would not rot, strong enough to handle the tropical storms, have plenty of space to park mountain bikes, have a height close to our 6 ...
Concrete is an awesome surface to stain to look like Terra Cotta. Following these steps you can learn how to stain concrete and transform it into a whole new terra cotta color for a warm and inviting look. Try this process outside on a plain concrete patio slab to create the custom look of warm ...
New patio furniture, new awning, new barbeque grill and new roof. Unfortunately, your guests are staring at the patio floor. You washed it, but it’s dull gray color gives everything a muted and cheap look. The price of outdoor patio pavers (thin cuts of brick), terra cotta and other stones are expensive and labor-intensive to ...
An above ground spa or hot tub is a wonderful addition to your home. It can provide years of relaxation and pleasure. But first, you need to install it. Before you even bring your tub home you need to prepare the site. Choose a place in your yard, or on your patio or deck, which ...
Now that you have your deck built you move on to what some call the trickiest part, and that is designing and building your stairs. This is tricky because there are so many things you have to take into account. You can’t just slap some wood up next to your deck and call them stairs. ...
Have you got an unsightly concrete slab? Is it full of cracks? You want to use it but what can you do to change it? You can resurface it and cover it with pavers or slate or even rock. With the ideas in this article you can have a beautiful resurfaced slab for all those ...
Old concrete patios can be extreme eyesores. Although concrete patios are functional, if a space doesn’t visually invite you it is unlikely you will ant to spend time there. Replacing your old concrete patio doesn’t have to mean renting a jackhammer and dumpster, if it’s in good condition there are several attractive options for resurfacing. ...
For a tranquil spot to create a calming influence and attract birds to your garden, you can’t beat a water lily pond. Let the beauty that inspired the great French Impressionist, Claude Monet, inspire you as well. Here’s how to build a water lily pond in your own garden. The Best Location for Your Waterlily ...
Experience the beauty of a tropical paradise without all the crowds and drunken college students. Schedule your next getaway forMarathon, Florida and get away from it all without spending a bundle. Located in the middle Florida Keys area, you can step slightly off the beaten path and still have a memory making vacation. The municipality ...
I used to be one of those guys who while I swore by using a charcoal grill instead of a gas one would have still be ridiculed by the “grilling community” because I used instant light charcoal. I realized over the years that the instant light charcoal would leave a funny taste at times for ...