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Do you really need deck design software to build a wood deck? This will depend … [Read More...]

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Lean To Shed Plans

March 19, 2011 By Cal Leave a Comment

This wouldn’t happen in my garage, or would it? There are garden and soaker hoses, rolled up and placed in the corner. The rakes, the hoes and all the other lawn and garden stuff, piled on top of shelves. The overstuffed cabinet is full of tools and building supplies and I can’t close the door anymore. Extension […]

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Photos of 12 Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

March 12, 2011 By Cal Leave a Comment

Are you planning on building an outdoor fireplace or fire pit? Here’s one photo of a gas fire pit on a nice deck with a view of the city. If you are looking for more ideas I found a great article at “Do It Yourself Network”. They have 12 different ideas that are worth looking at for […]

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Free 8×12 Shed Plan Available for Download Now!

February 23, 2011 By Cal 2 Comments

With our new deck complete and spring just around the corner, I’m starting to look for shed plans to build a new shed. Our old deck was small, but it housed a nice convenient shed underneath. Link for the plans for the garden shed pictured to the left is at the bottom of this post 🙂 The person who built […]

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How To Build Garden Steps (Video)

February 18, 2011 By Cal Leave a Comment

We are in the process of re-doing our backyard and I wanted to build a set of garden steps that would be quick, easy and I wouldn’t mind replacing in a few years when we build our new patio. I designed a set of steps using 6 large bricks and a bag of gravel. To […]

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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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