Deck 9: Installing Deck Stairs
Most likely you have planned one or two flights of stairs from your deck to the surrounding yard. Steps can be built a number of different ways depending on your aesthetic preference, however most municipalities have ... [... more]
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Pruning & Trimming Trees
As a home owner, you should pay careful attention to the trees that surround your house. Dead limbs and some smaller "roughage" can pose a danger to you and your family, as well as your home, if your trees are not ... [... more]
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Repairing Asphalt Cracks
Over time the asphalt will become faded and cracks will develop. Cracks and potholes form due to the freezing and thawing of snow and ice, weed or grass growth in small cracks, and general wear and tear. Regular ... [... more]
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Installing Outdoor Low-Voltage Lighting
One of the most simple and cost effective ways to liven up your landscaping is through subtle illumination. Low voltage lighting is simple to install and offers many benefits including ambiance, safety and security. ... [... more]
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Exterior Caulking
4. Place the nozzle at a 45° angle to the seam being sealed. Gently squeeze the handle of the caulk gun and draw the gun backwards, toward yourself. It takes just a little practice to match the pressure on the ... [... more]
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Repairing Concrete Cracks
While concrete driveways look nice when they are new, over time the concrete can chip, crack and crumble. Cracks and potholes form due to the freezing and thawing of water that has seeped under the driveway through ... [... more]
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Repairing & Maintaining Gutters
Gutters are an important part of your home's weatherproofing system. For many homeowners, their gutter system is a secondary concern and often gets neglected. Don't make that mistake! It is important that you ... [... more]
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Patching Dead Grass
Thatch is created by the accumulation of the dead grass clippings. Small clippings made by mulching mowers will decompose into the soil. Larger clippings will accumulate and keep the soil from getting the necessary ... [... more]
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Sealcoating Asphalt Driveways
Each year, if you have an asphalt driveway, it is important that you sealcoat your driveway against the elements. Doing so regularly will prevent the cycles of melting and freezing water from destroying your driveway ... [... more]
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Cleaning Gutters
The most basic, but necessary maintenance you should do is cleaning your gutter system thoroughly. You should clean and repair your gutters twice a year - once in the spring and once in the fall. Begin by securely ... [... more]
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Laying A Brick Walkway Or Patio
The durability and aesthetic characteristics of brick patios and walkways make for the foundation of great spaces around your home. While installing brick walks and patios is not a difficult task, it may be rather ... [... more]
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Installing A Frost-Free Sillcock
2. Start by turning off the inline valve to the existing sillcock. Purge the water from the pipe that you just shut off. Do this by opening the existing sillcock and opening the bleed valve on the inline shutoff ... [... more]
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