Outdoor

You don’t traditionally see lattice being used as a deck railing. In fact, it very rarely makes its way outside non-privacy fences. But, doesn’t this mean that you can’t use lattice as a deck railing? Let’s take a look. While you can use lattice as a deck railing, it isn’t often encouraged. While the aesthetics […]

Are you looking to tackle your aluminum deck railing this weekend? You’re probably wondering whether you can cut them at home, right? Luckily, you can cut aluminum deck railings relatively easily with tools you likely already have (especially if you’re an avid DIYer). So, provided you follow the age-old saying, “measure twice, cut once,” you […]

Are you looking to spruce up your outdoor living space by turning a dirt patch into a deck? Wondering if you can place your brand-new deck tiles straight on top of the dirt? You’ll be delighted to know that you can put deck tiles on dirt, as long as you spend time properly preparing the […]

One of the coolest things about building your own deck is that you have a lot of freedom in how you go about creating this space. We’re not just talking about the deck itself, either. We are talking about the deck railing – and while you could (some places) use 1 x 2 material for […]

Before you start to pour your new garage floor, there are a few considerations you need to address. For example, what are you going to use to reinforce the concrete floor? Do you have to lay the rebar before pouring the concrete? Not all garage floors need rebar for reinforcement. If the concrete is less […]

We may think there’s no such thing as too many receptacles in our garage. In fact, we’d be more than happy to install a few more. But, before we do that, we need to ensure that we follow the code of installation rules. You should install one receptacle outlet in each vehicle bay of your garage and […]

Birdbaths are a good look for your yard. Adding it can also give you new pals flying around your house! But if you’re planning to get one, you might be wondering: is Rustoleum safe for bird baths? Rustoleum is the leading brand in protective paints and coatings. In this blog post, we will go over […]

Adding a bird bath to your yard can add a nice vibe and attract some feathered friends. That being said you may have some questions when it comes to your new bird bath. One of which is can bird bath water get too hot. In this blog post, we will go over whether or not […]

If you’re looking to spruce up your self leveled garage floor with a splash of color, the first thing you may need to know is if you can paint over it. Is garage floor paint compatible with self leveling compound? Self leveling compound can be painted on, and most garage floor paints are compatible with […]

Suddenly you start to notice water pooling on your garage floor? This is a problem that needs to be fixed quickly. If it isn’t, then there could be serious structural damage. Firstly, you need to get to the bottom of why it is happening.  There are a few reasons why water can come through a […]