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Information on decking materials, patio surfacing, porch rails, screens, and ceilings, and more

25 Thrifty Ways to Create Outdoor Dining

See how creative design and clever repurposing can transform a sliver of the outdoors into a comfortable—and affordable—area for open-air entertaining … more

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Outdoor Room DESIGN

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More Outdoor Room DESIGN:: What You Should Know Before Building A Deck; How to Hang a Porch Swing; Create a Farmhouse Porch; Create an Out of Africa-Style Porch; Create a Rustic, Wicker-Filled Porch; Building a Safe Deck

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Outdoor Room PRODUCTS

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More Outdoor Room PRODUCTS:: Pricewise: Outdoor Rugs; Building Blocks for a Perfect Patio; Our Favorite New Building and Deck Products; Patio Dining Sets; Patio Umbrellas; All About Composite Decking

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UPGRADE & REPAIR Outdoor Rooms

How to Replace Porch Posts

More UPGRADE & REPAIR Outdoor Rooms:: How to Build and Hang a Porch Swing; Backyard from Scratch; How to Repair a Brick Patio; New Iron Railing; Rebuilding Porch Columns; Leaky Porch Roof

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Outdoor Room BEFORE & AFTERS

Deck, Patio, Porch Tip

Inspect cracks in decks or patios with a flathead screwdriver; if you can insert it more than a quarter of an inch into any cracks, or if the wood feels spongy or breaks off without splintering, this could indicate rot.—Deck Check