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Did anyone out there build a DIY pergola... tips?

Lisa Answered 7 days ago

How do I stop cars from making u-turns in my driveway?

DC Answered on Mar 06, 2024

When traffic backs up on our street,people use our driveway to make u-turns. It makes me crazy, especially when the kids are out there.

How do I set up an easy semi permanent fence for cheap?

Jessie Answered on Jan 25, 2024

I don't have photos, but I rent a singlewide space in a mobile home park. We want to makeover the small yard area, as we want some space for outdoor activities. The s... See more

How do I make a tilted flower pot?

Sue Answered on Nov 30, 2023

Window box bracket without nails?

LK Answered on Nov 26, 2023

Does anyone have a way of how to hang a window box without having to screw the box or the bracket into the windowsill or the siding? Is there some way of clamping the... See more

How to make a homemade pool?

Sarah Answered on Aug 05, 2023

Hey everyone!I've got this outdoor area that's totally underused, and I'm itching to transform it into a refreshing paradise for the summer. Now, instead of taking th... See more

I am looking for someone to build me a pergola

Arlette Twersky Answered on Oct 20, 2023

I have a cement patio and want to have someone with experience build a pergola with a deck over the patio. I have a picture of just the one I would like that I found ... See more

How can I rebuild my gazebo top?

Barbara Aycock Clarke Answered on Oct 20, 2023

how can I rebuild my gazebo top

How would I go about laying a pad to put my grill on near house.

Ethel Sherrill Answered on Oct 20, 2023

I want colorful tile

How do I build a rustic trellis that will hide this ugly shed?

Lho24191140 Answered on Oct 15, 2023

My lot backs onto the line where this unsightly, cinder-block shed sits. I need an idea to hide it. I have saved a lot of fallen walnut & maple tree branches that I'd... See more

How to make a decorative river rock wall

Sandy Answered on Oct 15, 2023

Looking to DIY a rock look on a wall. Would like to find something I can sculpt my own rocks with. I have been told cement would be to heavy on a drywall backing. Do... See more

How can I repair a rip in my canvas gazebo?

Elizabeth Answered on Sep 25, 2023

I have a 10x12 gazebo bolted to my deck. It is domed so it is very tall. I was trying to take the top down this Fall and accidentally ripped a hole in the canvas. Th... See more

Cheapest way to make a large retaining wall

Chantel Tupper Answered on Sep 25, 2023

I have almost 1/3 of an acre backyard that I will be re-establishing soon, and one of the projects will be a 2-3 ft tall retaining wall that will be approx. 25 feet ... See more

How do I make a multi-level plant stand?

Crystal Answered on Sep 25, 2023

How do I build a tall heavy duty plant stand?

Sage1956 Answered on Sep 25, 2023

I have 2 majesty palm plants. Right now I've got them on 2 plant stands that have to lean against the wall for support. I'd like to build two plant stands that are ta... See more

Howto build a roof over a tree stump?

Lor Answered on Sep 25, 2023

Build a roof over a stump that has room under it for fairy stuff

Can you make your own rain gutters?

Bobby Reynolds Answered on Aug 29, 2023

I'm interested in creating homemade rain gutters for the second-floor balcony of my house, and I'd love to learn from your knowledge. Can you please share your DIY ra... See more

Can fiberglass be the outside of my fire pit?

Erin Nunes Answered on Aug 14, 2023

Can I use composite decking for an outside dog kennel floor?

Gk Answered on Jul 04, 2023

I am putting up a new 10 x 10 outside dog kennel. I need to place it on a "floor" so the dog can't dig under the wire fence kennel. I can use cement sidewalk blocks b... See more

Would it look right to put an outdoor kitchen under screened pool?

Lacy Smith Hornberger Answered on May 18, 2023

I just moved into this house coming from a house in the country from lots of land; so this type of home is very new to me. It's a typical Florida home with a screened... See more

Sandbags for landscaping

Bobbie Answered on May 16, 2023

Has anyone ever used sand bags to border a driveway or flower bed ? We are buying a place in the woods with no sidewalks ( yet ), no paved drive way ( yet ). I was ... See more

How to adjoin a future carport roof to an existing garage roof?

Rick Answered on May 16, 2023

I'm planning on putting in a carport on the side of my house. I would like to join the car port roof with 5ft roof over the front of the garage. I'm new to roofing. I... See more

How do I make an aluminum fence post cap?

Pam23744683 Answered on May 10, 2023

How do I make my chainlink fence into a privacy fence?

Pamela Blilie-Hall Answered on May 10, 2023

How do I build a fence with tobacco sticks?

AngieBallard Answered on May 10, 2023

I have thousands of 80+ year old tobacco sticks. I'd like to use them to fence my yard, particularly the back fence line (mature trees and an ancient wire fence that ... See more

What do I use to fill in gap between my driveway & garage floor?

Roxie McKinster Answered on Mar 12, 2023

Between my garage floor & my driveway, there is a gap of almost an inch wide & probably an inch deep. I want to fill it in, because it catches leaves, dirt, etc.Any ... See more

How to make a cheap fence to keep our neighbors leaves out of my yard

Yea29799045 Answered on May 31, 2021

Tired of raking other people’s leaves,we remove ours so theirs blow over on us,and it’s killing my flowers,and constant maintenance ?

Has anyone been able to locate "Wood U Bend Moulding" in the US?

Pg Answered on Jun 04, 2020

There is a molding being sold in England, at least, called Wood U Bend. It can be heated to allow bending. I have not yet found a source from which to get it in the U... See more

How do I create a temporary shade for an outdoor event?

Jeri Jo Ashley Answered on Jul 01, 2023

Our small town park has a bandstand with a concrete pad in front of it, 100'x40' that's used mostly for basketball. We have entertainment coming to town and would lik... See more

Cutting very thin plywood- Is there an easier way?

Shosha Amonithil Answered on May 03, 2018

I need to cut sheets of very thin (1/4" or 1/8") plywood. They are full-size sheets and very floppy, either dipping in the middle or haning over the ends of the saw h... See more