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Victorian-Era Porches

The American front porch had its heyday in the late 19th century, when boxy houses gave way to free-form masterpieces. Check out these colorful, highly decorated examples of rocking-chair heaven.… more

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Play Structures

by Deirdre Bush

Today's play structures allow kids to live out their playtime fantasies right in their own backyard…more

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10 Ways to Transform Your Outdoor Space

by Kathryn Keller

Put some spring in your steps and in your planting beds, patios, and pots, too…more

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Building a Safe Deck

A deck can handle even the rowdiest gang of fraternity brothers as long as the beam that carries the floor joists is properly bolted to the side of the house. Unlike bolts, nails can pull out — and without warning.

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Decking Decisions

New options mean your next deck may not even be real wood.

High-Tech Decks
High-Tech Decks

Plastic planks that don't crack, rot, or splinter

Refresh Your Deck
Refresh Your Deck

Bringing luster back to weather-beaten wood

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Patching Leaking Gutters

Q: "Can I seal my leaking gutter seams?"

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Q: "How do you measure for siding?"

Plants for Paths and Patio Edges

Low-growing, tough-underfoot plants soften the edges of garden paths and patios

Mildewed Vinyl

Q: "Our house has white vinyl siding. Some areas are covered with pinhead-size black dots. What should I do?"

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