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Patio Heater – Infrared and Gas

March 5, 2012 By Cal Leave a Comment

Stay warm on your deck or patio with this mounted infrared patio heater.

If you are considering buyer a patio heater, infrared and gas are both good options. However they both have advantages and disadvantages, depending on exactly where they are to be used.  My friend has a small patio, and so the infrared heater she bought a year ago works just fine. But most electric heaters of this type […]

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Deck Design Programs for the Ultimate Outdoor Room

February 11, 2012 By Cal 1 Comment

Like patios, decks may be constructed to form an outdoor room, extending the inside of your home into your backyard. But decks are undoubtedly even more versatile than patios because they can be build in just about any environment however steep or rocky. Of course a deck is a solid structure, and you’re going to […]

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How To Install A Drainage Pipe In Your Backyard (Video)

January 28, 2012 By Cal Leave a Comment

Do you have a wet or soggy backyard? I use to have a very wet backyard and I recently installed a drainage pipe to take away the water from the downspot and excessive rain water on our lawn. Since I live in the Pacific North West, we can get a lot of rain in the […]

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How I Finally Painted The Wood Posts And Fascia On Our Deck

September 13, 2011 By Cal Leave a Comment

Tape deck posts

We finished building our second story deck late last year and then the rain started. We finished the wood posts using a primed fascia material so it was not a necessity to paint them right away. My plan was to find a sunny day in the winter to paint them, but then I found out […]

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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

(BPT) - There are regular backyard projects and then there are those special backyard projects that bring families closer together, both during the construction and while enjoying the finished … [Read More...]

Choosing the Right Decking Material for your Deck

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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