Beautify Your Deck
Barbecuing, relaxing and socializing with family and friends are all perfect excuses to hit the deck on sunny days and pleasant evenings. But you need more than a grill, table and chairs to make yours homey and inviting.
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Backyard Privacy Ideas
Our homes are our sanctuaries, providing privacy and solace from the hectic day-to-day world. Learn how the right combination of fencing, landscaping features and outdoor structures can create a secluded oasis almost anywhere in your backyard.
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The Magic of Nightscaping
Landscape lighting should be an integral part of any home landscape plan. Not only does it provide security and safety, it spotlights your landscaping features and complements the overall aesthetics of your design.
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How to Hang a Hammock
It’s the weekend. It’s beautiful outside. You have a cold beverage and some time to spare to lie out and enjoy the weather. Now you just need a hammock. It’s easy to hang a hammock if you have the know-how and the right materials.
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Build a Bird Habitat
If you're a bird lover, you'll need more than just a birdbath or bird feeder. Attract birds the way a natural habitat would. It just takes some planning, a combination of dense, diverse native vegetation for shelter, as well as water and food sources.
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How to Build a Fire Pit
If you want to enjoy a starry summer night and relax around a campfire in your own backyard, you're not alone. Luckily, learning how to build a fire pit is an easy do-it-yourself project anyone can tackle.
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Outdoor Container Planting
Outdoor planters are perfect for accenting your landscape, whether it’s your yard, porch or patio. Container planting has more than aesthetic appeal; it also provides flexibility and added control over your landscaping through the seasons.
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Build a Sandbox
The sandbox has been a staple of child's play for decades. You can add this pile of fun and playground magic to your yard by building and installing a sandbox yourself. It just takes a weekend afternoon and a little know-how to get it done.
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How to Build a Horseshoe Pit
Maybe you’ve already made your backyard an outdoor destination for the whole family. Keep going and build simple horseshoe pits for when you host friends and family at your next outdoor get-together.
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Fire Pit Safety
A growing number of people are installing backyard fire pits, but with great family get-togethers around the fire, comes great responsibility to follow all fire safety rules. Make sure your family and neighbors remain safe while you’re basking by the fire and roasting marshmallows.
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Swimming Pool Maintenance
There’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the pool during a scorching summer day. You have to regularly maintain your swimming pool to keep it safe and enjoyable. Upkeep can be time-consuming, but it’s worth the time to keep your investment in good shape.
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Prep Your BBQ Grill for Summer
It's time to fire up the grill for a new season of family fun and fabulous food. Of course, you'll need to clean and prepare it before you start cooking. Whether you have a gas or charcoal grill, these tips will have your grill ready to heat up summer in no time.
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Prep Your Patio for Summer
Enjoy summer to the fullest with a spruced-up outdoor space. Get your deck, patio and outdoor furniture ready for outdoor living.
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