Exterior Home and Yard Projects

We will be covering various yard projects and exterior home projects that are perfect for summer.

Are you ready to build that wood privacy fence. We will be covering everything from the planning, to pricing and then construction. Don’t forget permits! You will need to call your local state "DO NOT DIG" or "One Call" telephone hotline before you put one shovel in the ground. If you don’t and there is a buried cable in the ground where you dig, then it may be too late to call.

How about a deck? We will cover just the basics to build a 10 ft by 10 ft pressure treated deck. This basic design can be easily expanded to something larger to suit your needs.



On to grills. My neighbor is a user of charcoal grills. I prefer gas. While he is getting his grill ready, I am eating the hamburger I already cooked. There ARE pro’s and con’s on everything.

Home Spas. Ah, the feeling of having a hard day at work, coming home and unwinding in the spa. There is nothing comparable.

How about a nice arbor to frame the entrance into your back yard? It is as easy as you want to make it, or as difficult.

Driveways - concrete, pavers, asphalt, gravel. What are your choices and options?

Mail boxes. You can have more than just a plain metal or plastic box to receive your mail in.

Patios are different than wood decks and depending upon you location, can offer more options.

Landscaping really pulls everything together and showcases your talents.

How about a smoker? During the summer months ours gets used a lot. All it is, is a slow cooker with flavor adding capabilities. I can taste those ribs now! The meat just falls off the bone. Okay, I’m hungry now.

But first, let's move on to the first one of our yard projects, the "Basic Instructions for Deck Building" below.

Basic Instructions for Deck Building

Building the Right Wood Fence

Install a Home Spa for Total Relaxation

Using Pressure Washers Today

What About a Gas Smoker?

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