Backyard Living
A well-maintained fence can offer more than security and privacy. It can also add value to your home by making your yard attractive. The rustic look that a wood fence offers can be a perfect complement to most landscaping designs. However, you need to know how to care for your fence if you want it to last a long time. Caring for your fence is not as complicated as it sounds. You can always hire someone to help with the fence upkeep and repairs. But with the proper know-how and the right tools, you can also do it yourself.
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The central piece of any new deck project is having a solid foundation that supports the structure. Specifically, deck post brackets, which are typically anchored to concrete footings, act as the feet of the deck. Their job is to ensure the new deck can withstand varying degrees of weight. But, in order to build a deck that is safe and will last for decades, it’s important to properly install your deck posts.
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Being quarantined and practicing social distancing has us all having a bit of cabin fever. And, with warm weather right around the corner, we will want to be more active outside. To help with staying occupied and getting outside, we came up with a collection of summer DIY projects. These range from weekend warrior projects, to bigger undertakings. However, no matter what, all will make you feel accomplished when you are done. Here are some things to try this summer.
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Spring cleaning isn’t just for sprucing up the inside of your home. With the arrival of warmer temperatures and some much-needed sunshine comes the task of spring cleaning your yard. Fortunately, when you break it down into steps, the annual task isn’t nearly as daunting as you may think.
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It’s in the air, you can smell it now. There is nothing that quite smells like fall like wood burning. You can have your pumpkin spice, we want our fire pit. If you are looking to add one to your backyard or remodel the ones you have, we have something for you. We have some awesome fire pit inspiration in time for fall.
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There is something everyone can love about Maryland, and not just our awesome state flag. What we are talking about is the four seasons we experience throughout the state. It is also why we take our backyards pretty serious. Often times these are the center of where our family plays, our friends converse, and we enjoy our lives. That is why we commonly get asked for ideas when it comes to backyard layout, design, and materials. From small to large, modern to eclectic, here are some absolutely beautiful backyards to check out.
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