Outdoor living is a year-round topic on Hometalk. Hometalk members are busy planning and maintaining outdoor living spaces from the heat of summer to the cold of winter. Some folks are professionals who post gorgeous pictures of the outdoor living dreamscapes they've built. Other folks are DIYers who are revamping their outdoor living areas, building outdoor furniture, or planning an outdoor living room for the first time. Whether you're a novice or an expert, join a conversation about outdoor living rooms on Hometalk.
Outdoor Living: Jasper or Agate?
I found this rock in my backyard tonight. Not sure if it is Jasper or Agate. Anyone know? It weighs almost 4 lbs and is bigger than the palm of my hand. If it is agate or jasper is it
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Looks like Jasper
Home Maintenance & Repairs: How to troubleshoot rainbird sprinkler systems?
After 5 years my system is not working correctly. Two of three zones run nonstop when turned on in the ground, even with the controller turned off and unplugged.
Outdoor Living: Our Front Yard Pond and Other Projects
We just purchased this house and it has a great 3/4 acre yard with a pond in front. It has a fountain, w/a spray fountain (see white pvc pipe in pic). We like it OK, but it is dirty as it
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The lamp base is such an original idea I love it. The Koi do go dormant in the winter under ...»
Outdoor Living: Help with patio decor
My home is a townhouse. I need help decorating my under deck patio. The deck is elevated about 15 feet. The part of the patio space gets very little sun. The patio area is an L-shape. The
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Hi to Gail Salminen, this is Sheila C. from Bowie, MD. Thanks for all your suggestions. I ...»
Outdoor Living: KOI ~~ SNATCHED BY BIRDS or STOLEN ????
Does anyone know if it is at all possible that a Blue Heron or an Egret would be able to take "5" Koi at one time? Then come back the next day and take 4 more; the next day he/she/they
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i went to buy more fish yesterday and spoke with the man who owns a nursery by me and he said ...»
Outdoor Living: Outdoor Chandelier
I am looking for an outdoor chandelier that has a UL Damp rating. I really want something feminine that looks 'indoors'-- and can stand the moisture of being outdoors. My husband wants it to be a bit rustic too. Any ideas? I don't want a lantern-style light fixture. I need to keep the price under $400. Everything I have seen that I like is not UL Damp, so it is pretty for photos but not actually practical for being on a patio. Thank you!
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I googled 'rusting chandelier' and came up with a whole lot of sources where you might find ...»
Outdoor Living: I need to make over my backyard into an oasis where my family can have fun.
Can anyone give some ideas, since florida is mostly warm through the year it would be nice to have a nice backyard to relax and enjoy the outdoor
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How is the Behr Deckover holding up?
Outdoor Living: Any ideas on how to transform a large utility shed into a "cute house?
I purchased a large 12'X16' utility shed to fix the inside up as an office. The interior is very cute and welcoming, but the outside is an eyesore in my backyard. We've thought of
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Gardening: Large yard
Most ideas I've seen posted are for small backyards. I have about 2 acres of yard (not counting the front 3 acres in grass). I'm at a loss to plan it out, and other than a Gingko tree
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How about an orchard? We have an acre and have a few peach and apple trees, along with a ...»
Outdoor Living: Standing water in yard
we live bordering wetlands and build our home last year. one area of our yard has very bad standing water. we just had French drains put in and it's not helping. is there any other option
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Hello Melissa!!! I just found this site and am excited to be here! I'm following you now! I'd ...»