From Foundations to Roofs and More Knowing how to build a porch can save money whether you are hiring a contractor or doing it yourself. A new or remodeled front porch not only adds value to your home but also much curb appeal as well. ...
Walk around your house and inspect it for any access points large enough for a raccoon to fit through. If a cat could fit through it, a raccoon probably could, too. Always keep windows and garage doors closed at night. Raccoons can claw their way into parts of the roof or siding that ...
The open porches are airy and it will help to enter the fresh air and sunlight into it.The open porch allows you to get a complete view of the sky.As the open porch is generally constructed at the front of your house. The one disadvantage of this type of porch that there will be ...
“Whatever you do, do not use wire as a strapping material,” says Parker. Wire cuts into the tree and can cut off the flow of water and nutrients. Step 2: Drive the tree stakes. Tree stakes should only go on the outer edge (or slightly outside of) the transplant hole or known lo...
This project, requiring minimal tools and materials, can be completed in just a few hours. Customize your creation with a choice of stains and cushion designs, making it a perfect addition to your back patio or porch. Dive into a hands-on project that not only enhances your outdoor décor...
Once the house structure is in place, the plumbing, electrical wiring and drywall (including the ceiling) are installed. The roof, typically constructed in another part of the factory, is set on top of the walls. In some prefabs, workers attach the roof on-site after the rest of the hous...
Thesesummerhouse roofdesigns are beautiful and relatively complex so probably not for the first time builder. It is possible with each design to incorporate a shed roof overhang. This is the amount that the eaves project past the wall of the shed. Incorporating an overhang into your roof design...
How To Make Old-fashioned Rag Rugs Step 1: Tear the Strips Gather old textiles. Easily tear the strips by snipping a few inches into the fabric with scissors and then rip it across. Step 2: Sew the Strips Sew the strips end to end with a single straight stitch, choosing the next piec...
Think of the words "log cabin," and you probably envision a little log house with a shake roof tucked into a grove of trees by a lake. Maybe you see a stone chimney puffing wood smoke. While we often think of a log home's exterior, the interior is what completes a cabin's charm....
I love making the front of our house look all festive for the holiday season! We don’t go crazy with lights, so greenery (real and faux) is our go-to way to add some Christmas spirit to the porch. I love that this project– which was initially kind of intimidating to me– ended ...