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What’s the Difference: Deck Stain
Most stains are engineered to color and protect wood in a single coat and are available in oil-based, water-based, and water-based epoxy-fortified mixtures.
Permeable vs. Impermeable Pavers – What’s the Difference?
Consider the material’s cost, installation demands, and environmental impact when choosing pavers for you next patio, walkway, or driveway project.
Secure deck boards where hidden fasteners can’t reach
Q: I’m building an ipé deck with a hidden-fastener system. From what I understand, I still need to screw through the face of the starter board and the end board. Is…
What’s the Difference: Trellis, Arbor, and Pergola
Although the terms often are used interchangeably, trellises, arbors, and pergolas are distinctly different structures.
A Green Oasis in a Hot, Dry Climate
Defined by a mosaic of indoor and outdoor spaces, a new house tames the sun and adapts a traditional Southwest style for an established neighborhood.
Putting the Craft in a Pattern-Book House
In one of the D.C. area’s most desirable neighborhoods, a potential teardown gets reworked for modern living.
Roll-Up Boardwalk
Make muddy work sites a breeze with this eco-friendly, portable walkway made with salvaged deck boards and an old fire hose.
Delve Into the Details As You Soak In the Serenity
An architect/landscape design team transform an open field into a place for reflection
Install Your Own Seamless Gutters
Looking to save money? Have custom lengths of aluminum gutters rolled out on site, and get out the ladders.
Setting Corner Stones in a Dry-Look Wall
Tight walls require the right stones and a judicious use of mortar.

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