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Guide to porch enclosures for winter including the different techniques to consider, corresponding costs, and how to winterize your porch. When summer turns to fall and the temperatures begin to drop significantly, you may assume that you need to clean up your porch and set it down for the winter season.  However, that isn’t the …

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Here’s how to secure patio furniture for bad weather and security tips for theft for grills, on concrete patios, and furniture pieces on decks. Your patio should be a place in your home where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors, it shouldn’t be another source of stress and worry. This is why it’s important …

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Here’s our guide to retractable patio enclosures including what it is, cost, and design options like a retractable or automatic screen porch and sliding patio enclosures. Spending some time on your patio is a great way to relax and enjoy some fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, the conditions …

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Here’s our guide to the best patio furniture layout tools including free online software tools for you to start conceptualizing and designing your dream patio layout. Creating mood boards on Pinterest barely scratches the surface of what designing a patio entails. You can always reach out to architects and other designers, but communicating what you …

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Here we share outdoor deck lighting ideas, including the types of outdoor deck lights, which lights to use, and proper light placement for a brighter and more relaxing backyard ambiance. Deck lighting is a fascinating way to add a touch of elegance to the home, especially at night. It also makes the property safer and …

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Here we’ve outlined the comparison between IPE vs composite decking including its quality, cost, maintenance and pros and cons. IPE decking is growing in popularity and is a tropical species of wood also known as Tabebuia serratifolia. IPE is pronounced as EE-pay and is frequently used for wood deck because of its natural strength and …

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Here’s our cedar vs composite decking comparison guide covering durability, maintenance, lifespan, cost, and which is best for your backyard deck. In this guide, we’ll also discuss the factors people take into consideration when choosing between these two options and how the selection of decking materials can affect the final product. Do I go with …

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Welcome to our guide of travertine pavers pros and cons with what they are, cost, colors, installation, sealing and maintenance. After you’ve fixed your home interiors just the way you want them, you might want to consider adding some nice exterior features, like a patio or deck. Since outdoor structures are more exposed to the …

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