Outdoors

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering How to Attach Composite Decking

This expert advice detailing how to attach composite decking guarantees a solid foundation for your outdoor spaces. When it comes to enhancing your outdoor living space, few things rival the appeal and durability of composite decking. Engineered to withstand the elements while maintaining its pristine beauty, composite decking has gained popularity among homeowners and builders …

Asking How to Care for Mahogany Deck Boards? Check Out These Tips!

We look at the main reason homeowners want to know how to care for mahogany deck boards, and what to do about it   Wondering how to care for mahogany deck boards? The good news is that mahogany is a superior wood for decking. It’s low-maintenance because it’s durable, doesn’t splinter, and resists decay and …

Stacked Ledger Stone Panels

Just what are stacked ledger stone panels? Quite simply, they are high quality stone that is cut and trimmed to a slim size. Multiple stone slabs are then stacked vertically and horizontally together for a 3-dimensional appearance. Stacked stone panels add rustic charm to their surroundings.  And the panels vary beautifully in shade, color, and finish. …

Around the House: Things Dad Taught Me

Buying a home, especially your first home, is exciting. But be honest, don’t you wish you knew a little more about what was expected once you own a home? These are a few things my Dad taught me about avoiding trouble around the house. Hope these suggestions help you avoid issues you haven’t even thought …

Unfinished Exterior Wood Door Requirements

A beautiful wood front entrance door makes a statement and adds curb appeal to your home. Shown in the photo below are unfinished door units in alder or mahogany. In order for these doors to last for years, two important unfinished exterior wood door requirements must be met by the purchaser. In addition, an information label …

10 Woodworking Projects

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays are done, the long winter nights settle in. If you’re not the snow or ski enthusiast, and don’t want to just sit in front of the tv, what to do? How about trying to create something with wood and improve your DIY skills? Here’s a few ideas …

Autumn Home Improvements

September’s here with cooler weather in the forecast, apple picking at local orchards, and long drives to check out the colorful New England foliage. It’s also a time to think about autumn home improvements. Taking care of a few things around your house now will help keep it in prime condition throughout the coming seasons. …

Exterior Door Style

So, do you need front door curb appeal or an ordinary passage to the side or back of your home? We all know one thing doors have in common: they’re rectangular. After that, there’s quite a variety of choices for your exterior door style.   Curb appeal: Exterior door style The first impression of your …

Consider Vinyl Siding For Your Home

Once you own a home, doesn’t it seem like there’s always something around the house which needs to be done? A window gets broken, the roof springs a small leak, the kitchen is too small, or the floors just need replacing. It never seems to end! And then there’s upkeep of the exterior of the …

Outdoor Projects For Warmer Weather

Well, it’s about time! It’s May and the weather is finally getting warmer here in southern New England. And that means it’s time to go outside and work on those outdoor projects. Perhaps you’re thinking about adding a deck to your home? Building a new deck is one of the first projects that comes to …