Very Important Safety Notes for How to Build a Porch Because every home and porch are different, it's not possible to cover every situation; however, the processes are much the same. Using ladders and power tools is inherently dangerous and it seems silly that we even mention it. Butplease...
The initial stages of your deck design and build should focus on what you want from your deck. Do you want to entertain friends and family? Will you use it year-round? Do you want to add a grill, table, and deck planters? What about stairs and railings? The Trex® AR Visualizer ...
We tested two different brands of poles and were equally happy with them. Here’s the tutorial:How to Hang String Lights on a Deck If you have a deck with railings, you’re already halfway there. Check out this ultra-simple tutorial fromJenna Kate at Home: Julie from Red Head Can Dec...
in between the railings of stairs or even above the stairs (depending on the layout of your home) mounting on the wall in an infrequently used room (like the guest room) above the washer and dryer underneath the front porch or back porch (outside, but still a good idea!) in the bath...
Building a Balcony Deck Written By:Decks Team Published on December 31, 2010 Constructing a balcony-style deck is generally only feasible during the original construction of a home. The floor joists inside the home are extended outside, beyond the walls of the house, to support the deck floor...
5. Ask questions about the house: To get a better sense of what your monthly expenses will be, ask the current owner of the house. Make sure to factor in property taxes and monthly utilities. This can really help with your budget and ensure you don’t overextend. ...
The last step, if you choose to do it, is to seal your tile. I was definitely torn on whether or not to seal mine. With porch paint you technically don’t need to seal it since the paint is made to withstand a lot of wear. The pro of adding a polyurethane topcoat is that it...
What do you want your deck to do?Typically, people want a deck that’s multipurpose, with areas for eating, cooking and hanging out. But, as with most things, the sky is the limit. So depending on your budget, consider things like an outdoor TV, a fireplace, a fire pit, a hot ...
Similar to the materials, the type of balustrade — or support columns — you choose will affect the price of your project. The columns typically hold up an awning or veranda. But even if you don’t have something on top of your balcony, you’ll need a railing. Railings can be very...
Crazy about that floor lamp (above)? Me too! It’s aClarkson floor lamp HERE. 2. White Paint Color Advice from More Experts Country Livingrevealed which white paint colorsFixer Upper’sJoanna Gainesfavors for projects. Her go-to white?Sherwin Williams Alabaster, which she used on the walls...