Home Exterior

Create an Outdoor Living Room

It doesn't matter how big your backyard is, from the 10-acre backyards of the midwest to the tiny balconies of Los Angeles, your outdoor space can be turned into an extra "room" of your home.

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Maintaining an Invisible Screen

Once you have installed the screen, you may be inspired to check out invisible, retractable window screens. Kits are available for double doors and French doors. Here are a few tips on maintenance:

How To Paint and Protect Your Outdoor Pergola

Pergolas are a charming accent to any outdoor living space. They are aesthetically pleasing, romantic to dine under and serve as a great escape from the midday sun.

How To Install a Deadbolt

Nothing is worse than living in a house where you don't feel safe. So if you are seeking a tad more security, a deadbolt on your entry doors is a pretty good investment.

How To Refinish Your Shutters

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How To Install A Window Mounted Flower Box

Get color and fragrance both inside and outside of your house by adding a few flower boxes to your windows.

Repairing Small Holes in Your Window Screens

Holes in your window screens aren't just ugly, they're annoying. Mosquitoes, flies, bees will eventually find their way into your house. Whether you're afraid of West Nile Virus or nasty bites that drive you crazy, a screen with holes is literally an open invitation to flying foes.

How to Replace Worn Siding on the Exterior of Your Home

Whether the siding has rotted, cracked, or there are pieces missing, you can replace these boards yourself!

Prepare To Paint Your Home's Exterior

Before you drop that dropcloth and unfurl that ladder, is the surface properly prepared for a new coat of paint?

How To Build An Arbor

Looking for a classy way to usher your visitors from the bustle of the street to the (hopefully) calming confines of your home? A pathway arbor helps guests make the transition beautiful.

How To Install Outdoor Lights

Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about how to light the inside of our house to add personality, ambience and to see what we're doing after the sun goes down! But you might be forgetting the one place lighting can have a significant impact - the exterior of your home.