How to Hang String Lights On A Deck I recently gotthese inexpensive deck railing string light polesfor my parents’ new deck, and the installation took about 20 minutes. The poles come with brackets that attach them to the deck railings. We tested two different brands of poles and were equ...
No labor costs:In a typical deck project, labor costs can add thousands of dollars to your budget. HomeGuide estimates average labor costs at$12 per square foot. For an average-sized 300 square-foot deck, this would cost $3,600 before tax. Depending on the size of your deck and the c...
Before you begin your work in installing recessed deck lights, it is highly recommended to turn the power off in your house. Using the 3-inchForstnerdrill bit, make a flat-bottomed hole in your deck floor to every deck light location that you want. Make sure to keep your drill bit devic...
To site the beams, pull a level string from the top of the house ledger board to the posts. To fasten the beams, you can cut the posts and place them on top or, if you want to use the posts to support railings, leave them tall and attach the beam to the sides. Next, fasten ...
Hang your firstpatio light stringwith the male plug closest to your outlet. Use zip ties or hooks between each bulb as needed on deck railings or other structures. If applicable, attach the strings to your guy wire as you go. If working with multiple light strings, finish hanging your fir...
Shuffle the deck thoroughly. Deal seven cards to each player, face down. Put the remaining cards in the middle of the table, also faced down, to create the draw pile. Flip the top card of the draw pile over and place it face up next to the draw pile – this will become your discar...
Recently I replaced a bunch of candle lanterns on our porch with some fun string lights. Since I have an inexplicable need to repurpose all the things, I knew I needed to find a way to reuse some of the lanterns. That is when inspiration struck – turn one into a lamp! The basic...
Just as a captivating opening draws your audience in, creating a well-crafted presentation closing has the power to leave a profound and lasting impression that resonates long after the lights dim and the audience disperses.In this article, I’ll walk you through the art of crafting an ...
How much area do you need to remove snow from? Electric shovels for snow have a 10- to 12-inch swath that makes them ideal for a small driveway, deck, patio or sidewalk. Their maneuverability makes hard-to-reach areas accessible. Cordless models have a limited battery ...
This is brilliant if you have deck chairs with pillows or cushions that fly away. Add the Command Strips to them and then you can just attach the cushions just like velcro. The hooks work better and stay put due to their little hooks that lock onto each other. ...