Many people are watching the snow melt away with eager minds. They have an outdoor project on the back burner and it’s almost time to begin. But when can you start to build that fence or deck in the spring? What signs should you be looking for and when should you keep waiting? There are [...]
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Last winter was tough on fences everywhere. Maybe your wood fence is leaning or the sections are beginning to bend and crack. If your fence posts have shifted up or to the side, it’s likely a result of frost heaving the concrete around the post. A lot of homeowners find this a particular problem with [...]
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Many people require better accessibility to their houses today. This home improvement project can be tackled easily with a wooden ramp installed at the door or off of the porch. Wooden ramps work essentially the same as a deck, except that they are built at an angle and have specific requirements for dimensions and railing. [...]
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