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Is It Better to Stain or Paint Pressure Treated Wood?

January 9, 2021 By Jena Slocum

Pressure-treated lumber has been a godsend for exterior projects by extending the life of wood beyond its natural lifespan in harsh outdoor conditions. But that same process that gives wood its preserving properties can wreak havoc on stain or paint jobs when done improperly. This raises the question of which material is better to use […]

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How to Mount Speakers to Vinyl Siding

January 7, 2021 By Jena Slocum

If you’d like to spice up your outdoor living with some music, outdoor speakers may be just the thing you need. Still, you may wonder how exactly you go about mounting speakers to vinyl siding without causing any damage or having it turn into an eyesore. To mount speakers to vinyl siding, you’ll need the […]

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Can You Pour Concrete Over Grass?

December 26, 2020 By Christina

If you are a homeowner who has done any kind of renovations outside of your home, you know how time-consuming and difficult it can be. Most of us look for ways to cut corners and cut down on time, so we can get the project done quicker, such as pouring concrete over the grass for […]

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Can You Use a Leaf Blower to Clean Dryer Vent?

December 19, 2020 By Christina

If you want to use your dryer for many years, you need to keep it well-maintained. A crucial part of dyer maintenance is regular and effective dryer vent cleaning. If you’ve noticed that your dryer is working less effectively lately, leaving your clothes wet after one dryer cycle, you likely need to clean your dryer […]

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How do You Attach a Security Camera to Vinyl Siding?

January 7, 2021 By Christina

When it comes to your home, it should be an area of peace that you can feel safe in. If you are feeling unsafe in your home or if you hope to increase your overall safety, a security camera is a great option. Luckily, there are countless security companies available today that offer security cameras […]

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How to Make a Raised Garden for Your Backyard (Step by Step)

October 20, 2020 By Christina

Looking for an easy way to set up a small garden in your backyard? If done right, you should have veggies ready in two to three months. A raised bed garden allows you to add nutrients to your soil easier, control weeds and bring the height up to a more comfortable level to pick your […]

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How to Make a Board and Batten Exterior Barn Door (Step by Step)

October 19, 2020 By Christina

Are you looking for how to make a board and batten exterior barn door? A board and batten style is a specific type of barn door and has become synonymous with barn doors. In this article we’ll show you step by step how you can make your own board and batten exterior barn door. Tools […]

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How to Redeck A Trailer

October 19, 2020 By Christina

Do you need to redeck your trailer before your hauling your next load of gravel, mulch or wood for your next backyard project? Utility trailers are so versatile for so many tasks. Hauling a golf cart, lawn equipment, lumber, laying mulch in your backyard, demolition materials, you name it. After a while your trailer decking […]

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How to Make a Burn Barrel (Step by Step)

October 19, 2020 By Christina

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Do you want to make a burn barrel out of a 55 gallon drum? With burn barrels, you can safely burn unwanted wood and lawn debris from your back yard. This cuts down the need to take stuff to your local waste management and you don’t have to take all the debris from your backyard […]

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Uses for Wood Ash: 14 Crazy Simple Uses for Your Yard

October 31, 2020 By Christina

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Are you wondering what you can use wood ash for after having great fires. I noticed how much ash was left over after our last burn barrel session to clear wood and yard waste and wanted to see if we could just add it back to the ground. Turns out there are a lot of […]

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Looking for how to build a river rock fire pit area? In this video, we'll show you how we chose the rock, where we got it, and how what it took to get the river rock area ready for the fire pit  area.  Rough steps are:
1. Pick the rock
2. Clear the area where you want to put the fire pit
3. Spread the rock around the area
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Looking for how to build a river rock fire pit area? In this video, we'll show you how we chose the rock, where we got it, and how what it took to get the river rock area ready for the fire pit area.

Rough steps are:
1. Pick the rock
2. Clear the area where you want to put the fire pit
3. Spread the rock around the area
4. Add edging to give it a clean look

Here is the landscape edging that we used in the video:
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How to Build a River Rock Fire Pit Area

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Getting topsoil from a local business is cheaper than getting it at Home Depot or Lowes. #shorts

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Building a covered patio it's great to use jigs to speed up the process and make it uniform. #shorts

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Cutting the joists with 3 degree cut to fit with the angle in the ledger. #shorts

Cutting the joists with 3 degree cut to fit with the angle in the ledger. #shorts

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Gluing the landscape stones is one of the last things to do before you're finished with your fire pit kit installation. #shorts

Gluing the landscape stones is one of the last things to do before you're finished with your fire pit kit installation. #shorts

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We'll do a full review of this Titan fire pit grill grate, but showing you the initial thoughts of getting it. 
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We'll do a full review of this Titan fire pit grill grate, but showing you the initial thoughts of getting it.
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Getting river rock  delivered for fire pit area in backyard. This is about 3 cubic yards and it doesn't look like much, but it covers our 24 foot diameter half circle area. We'll upload that video soon.

Getting river rock delivered for fire pit area in backyard. This is about 3 cubic yards and it doesn't look like much, but it covers our 24 foot diameter half circle area. We'll upload that video soon.

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