Outdoor
Latest Outdoor Articles
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Siding
Vinyl Siding Replacement
Vinyl siding replacement is very expensive. Try cleaning vinyl siding with a spray and wipe vinyl siding cleaner. This could restore the look of your vinyl siding without all the expense. read more...
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Roofing
Gutter Repair
Using the proper precautions, gutter repair and gutter downspout repair can be a do-it-yourself project. Aluminum gutter repair is the easiest. Be sure to complete clean the gutter before attempting the gutter repairs. read more... -
Outdoor Projects
Custom Stairs
Custom staircases can be made in a variety of styles - custom iron stairs, custom metal stairs or custom wood stairs - to name a few. When building your custom stairs, be sure they meet code and fit into your area. read more... -
Roofing
Joel Cornelius Roofing
The roofing contractor selected to replace the roofing on your house should have experience and all the required insurance certifications. Joel Cornelius Roofing was the roofing company selected to do my roofing services. read more... -
Roofing
Roofing Contractors
Knowing how to choose a roofing contractor is a major step in replacing roof shingles. Be sure the roofing contractor will follow the shingles manufacturer’s installation instructions completely. Your residential roofing contractor must follow the written instructions for the shingles or roofing material you select. read more... -
Miscellaneous
Firewood Rack
You can build a firewood rack to fit your terrain. Outdoor firewood racks are a great way to store and age your split logs. Once you have built your firewood storage rack, be sure to use a firewood rack cover. But do not completely cover the firewood log rack. read more... -
Roofing
Roof Repair Seattle
Whether doing roofing repairs in Seattle, or anywhere, roof repairs are about the same. The proper techniques are required for a metal roof repair or a rubber roof repair. In most cases, a roof repair professional is required. Finding the good roof repair contractors is the real job. read more...
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Screened Porches
Outdoor Porch
An outdoor porch is a great place to spend an evening. Using the proper outdoor porch lighting, you can enjoy the outdoors and see into the night. Be sure your outdoor porch furniture, including that outdoor porch swing, can handle the elements. read more... -
Sheds
Garden Storage Sheds
Garden and storage sheds make great projects. Garden storage sheds need to be sized properly to fit all your tools and work area. Check with your local zoning commission to see if your garden storage shed will require a building permit. read more... -
Outdoor Projects
House Cleaning
You don’t need professional house cleaning to make the exterior of your house to look like new. Cleaning houses can be done with oxygen bleach. The house cleaning supplies required are a sprayer, hose, long-handled brush and oxygen bleach. read more... -
Deck Construction
Composite Deck
There are many factors to consider when selecting composite decking. Not all composite decks are made the same. Some newer composite deck materials contain recycled materials. Not all composite decking have the same density and strength.
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Retaining Walls
Rock Retaining Wall
Building a rock retaining wall can add a lot of your property. But a rock retaining wall is a major project. Retaining wall rocks are heavy and the rock retaining wall design must be able to withstand a tremendous amount of pressure. read more... -
Roofing
Roof Shingles
Many roof shingles have taken a beating over this past winter. There are many factors to consider when selecting shingles - asphalt roof shingles, architectural shingles, metal shingles and cedar shingles - just to mention a few. Roofing shingle installation is critical to keep your roof from leaking. read more... -
Fireplaces
Stone Fireplace
A stone fireplace can really make a room. The fireplace design needs to match the room. Before during your fireplace installation, set up a mock fireplace to see if the fireplace hearth design is comfortable for you. read more...
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Deck Construction
Build Deck
With warmer weather arriving, your next project might be to build a deck. Be sure to start with a good deck design and deck plans. When building a deck, one of the most important factors is the connection of the deck ledger board to the house. The desk builder has to be sure the deck is safely secured to the house and prevents leaks. read more... -
Screened Porches
How To Screen Porch
A screen porch makes a great place to spend a quiet evening. But before starting your screened porch project, be sure your screen porch design complies with local zoning regulations. Once your plans have been approved, you can begin building a screen porch. read more...
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Stone
Fieldstone
Fieldstone, while a nuisance to a farmer, was a building material for their fieldstone retaining wall or foundations. Some homes even have a fieldstone wall in a basement. A fieldstone veneer wall requires special construction so it doesn't fall over. read more...
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Roofing
Roof Repair
Roof repair can be need at any time. A wind storm or a fallen tree limb are just some of the reasons for an emergency roof repair. If you don't do a roof leak repair quickly, an entire section of your drywall ceiling can fall.
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Stone
Stone Wall
A stone wall can enhance your yard. Stone wall construction is not hard if the natural stone wall is less then 24-inches tall. Discovery some of the tips when learning how to build a stone wall. read more...
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Stone
Natural Stone
Natural stone is great building material. Natural stone flooring can add dramatically to your house. Natural stone tiles allows the average person to create stone projects. Natural stone fireplaces are one on the most common uses of natural stones. read more...
