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Tiki Bar Plans for Your Deck and Next Big Party

January 16, 2008 By Cal 2 Comments

When you are planning your next party and considering adding a tropical island effect, you may want to think about constructing a tiki bar. Tiki bar plans can be found on the Internet and at your local building material outlet. You can also find information at your local library about constructing these exotic hangouts. A […]

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Detailed Instructions and Material List to Build an Outdoor Oven

December 30, 2007 By Cal Leave a Comment

Have you every thought it would be great to build an outdoor oven in your backyard? Now that Christmas is over I start thinking about projects outside again. Maybe a little to early for a deck party, but a good time to start planning projects outside. If you are in a warmer climate with no snow and rain, […]

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Protect Wooden Yard Structures as Part of Fall Routine

November 27, 2007 By Cal Leave a Comment

(ARA) – Brisk mornings and crisp evenings, long shadows and a quicker-to-fade sun all say it’s time to store garden tools and hoses, tidy up the shrubs — and winterize your home’s wooden outdoor structures. Caring for decks, cedar gazebos and pergolas, often made of Western red cedar, should be a regular part of the […]

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Entertain Outdoors Even In Cooler Weather

November 13, 2007 By Cal Leave a Comment

(ARA) – Don’t give up on getting together outdoors just because the weather is cool. Home improvements that keep you and your guests warm can make outdoor spaces comfortable even when the temperature dips. Here are some tips for warming up your outdoor entertaining this season: * Consider enclosing your existing patio or adding a sun […]

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Outdoor Heaters

It's no fun if you or your guests are cold on your deck or patio. You can make … [Read More...]

Enjoying a new tiki bar

Tiki Bars and Tiki Huts

You can build a tiki bar or tiki hut that is authentic, sturdy and a lot cheaper … [Read More...]

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Build a lasting memory with your backyard project

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When people talk about choosing decking material they are usually talking about the wood on the deck floor. The deck floor is exposed to the elements and gets most of the wear and tear. Besides the … [Read More...]

Do I Need A Building Permit To Build A Deck And What Is The Process?

One of the first questions you should have when planning your new deck is, “do I need a building permit to build my deck?” The best way to find this out is visit your local city hall and get a copy of … [Read More...]

5 Reasons Why Deck Plans Are Necessary and How to Create Them For Free

If you are planning on building a deck you will need a good set of plans to make a quality deck. You can pay a lot to get custom plans, but you can also get free plans or create the plans yourself … [Read More...]

Designing Your New Deck

The first part of designing your new deck is dreaming about the deck you want. I think it is a good idea to get a pen and paper and write down all of the things you want in your new deck. Think about … [Read More...]

Steps to Build a New Deck

Whether you are building a deck or having someone build a deck for you, there are a lot similar steps that you need to follow in designing and planning your deck. A couple of years ago we went through … [Read More...]

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