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The patio and porch are great places to relax after a long day. Learn how to create and outfit a patio or porch.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Deck

Your deck can begin to deteriorate after just one season, but there are ways to protect your outdoor space for years to come.

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  • 5 Ways to Protect Your Deck
    5 Ways to Protect Your Deck

    Your deck can begin to deteriorate after just one season, but there are ways to protect your outdoor space for years to come. See more »

  • Top 5 Materials Used in Patios
    Top 5 Materials Used in Patios

    These days, houses are getting bigger and bigger and yards are getting smaller and smaller. But there is a way to keep the integrity of your yard, while still utilizing the living space: a patio. So what should you build it with? See more »

  • How to Build a Patio
    How to Build a Patio

    Building a patio can be difficult and expensive. Fortunately, a sensible alternative is to pour a concrete patio section by section. Follow these easy step-by-step directions to build the patio of your dreams. See more »

  • How to Build Patio Furniture
    How to Build Patio Furniture

    Building patio furniture is a great alternative to buying expensive ready-made furniture. Learn how to build a picnic table and benches, an umbrella table, and more using simple step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams. See more »

  • Quiz: Can you build your own patio furniture?
    Quiz: Can you build your own patio furniture?

    If your blew your budget building your new patio, save some money with attractive, comfortable patio furniture -- that you construct yourself. Take this quiz to see how much you know about building your own patio furniture. See more »

  • The Ultimate Building a Patio Quiz
    The Ultimate Building a Patio Quiz

    If you think building a concrete patio sounds like a big job, you're right. Know what's involved before you start this big do-it-yourself job. Take this quiz to see how well you know how to build a patio. See more »

  • The Ultimate Deck Building Quiz
    The Ultimate Deck Building Quiz

    Building a deck is fairly easy, assuming you don't have two left thumbs. There are many ways of doing it yourself, but before you get started, take this quiz to learn more about building a deck. See more »

  • The Ultimate Patio Materials Quiz
    The Ultimate Patio Materials Quiz

    Patios are a fantastic way to extend your living space. Knowing about patio materials will help you get the patio of your dreams. Take this quiz to see how concrete your knowledge is about the materials used in patios. See more »

  • Can you use lag screws to install decks?
    Can you use lag screws to install decks?

    Lag screws are durable screws used for all kinds of projects. Learn whether you can use lag screws to install decks in this article. See more »

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