Patios certainly see much wear and tear from grease, human traffic, moss, mold and mildew and other natural buildups. Unfortunately, as opposed to a blacktop, concrete patios show all wear and tear very clearly on the surface, resulting in an extremely dirty, stained, and unappealing patio. Fortunately, there are countless products and DIY remedies to […]
DIY & Projects
How to Hide Outside Garbage Cans
Outdoor garbage cans are a pesky sight, especially if you work hard to keep a tidy aesthetic for your house and yard. Fortunately, there are ways to hide your garbage cans and maintain a neat and visually appealing property. While some methods require as little as putting up a trellis, other, more elaborate options incorporate […]
How to Hide Outside Cable Wires (Step by Step)
Cables get messy quickly, and even if they run in straight, neat lines, they can still be an eyesore. Cable wires in the outdoors can be an even trickier challenge than in the house, as they are more susceptible to wear and tear, and there are fewer clever places to hide them. Luckily there are […]
How to Hide Pipes on Outside Walls
Are you looking for an easy way to hide pipes on your outside walls? We recently repiped our house. Since we have a concrete house, the in order to repipe, the plumbers ran the pipes outside the walls. And it doesn’t look great. Fortunately, there are clever ways to hide them. There are many ways […]
Which is Better: Staining or Painting Pressure Treated Wood?
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 […]