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How do i get rid ofthese green spots and paint the wall so they dont ?
Marie-Reine Gallant Marie-Reine Gallant Answered 2 days ago

The wall outside my basement looks horrible and I want to paint it and make it look better. What do I do?

How do I get the black marks off my composite deck?
Robin Macdonald Hill Robin Macdonald Hill Answered on Sep 10, 2023

As we all know New England is getting hammered with snow this year! And I had so much snow on the deck that I had to use the snowblower to get it off. I'm anticipatin... See more

What color outdoor umbrella do you recommend?
Tina Commisso Barbato Tina Commisso Barbato Answered on Aug 26, 2023

I bought a wicker sectional with navy blue cushions for my back patio that has unground pool. it will sit in the corner of my pool area with 2 wicker lounge chairs on... See more

Pitted outdoor furniture...any ideas?
Nancy Nancy Answered on Aug 25, 2023

I bought expensive outdoor furniture that is now pitted. See photos. It seems to be pitted the worst around the bottom area where it sets on the floor. It seems to bu... See more

How do I fix a floating wooden bench to a outside breeze/block wall?
Robert Robert Answered on Aug 25, 2023

We have just done decking in our garden,and we would like to fit some permanent seating around the outside edges and attach them 2 breeze/concrete/aerated block walls... See more

Quick, inexpensive fix to correct weathered,splintering wood on deck
Patricia Price Fox Patricia Price Fox Answered on Aug 16, 2023

My wooden deck is older, and the wood has started to darken and splinter. Outside of replacing the wood, is there anything I can do for a quick and inexpensive fix?

Is there something I can spray to weatherproof a new patio umbrella?
Susan Susan Answered on Aug 13, 2023

I want to protect a new (cheap) polyester-type patio umbrella from fading, stains, etc. Can I spray it with Scotch guard or something like it to protect it, or will i... See more

What can I use to extend my patio umbrella poles?
Jim Jim Answered on Aug 13, 2023

I need to make my patio umbrellas about 16" taller. They are sitting in recessed recievers around the pool so they sit low... I have hit my eye on the umbrella spines... See more

What can I use to cover up cracked concrete on my patio?
L Brown L Brown Answered on Aug 13, 2023

My concrete patio has several sever cracks with some areas sinking about 1/4" of an inch. I don't have the money to have it taken out and replaced so I am looking fo... See more

What can I do to my concrete patio that gets no sun and molds?
Hah10431856 Hah10431856 Answered on Aug 13, 2023

(Don’t mind the message😁 )Been thinking of options so it doesn’t need power washed every month

What can I do about sunken pavers that flood when it rains?
Sherrie Sherrie Answered on Jul 28, 2023

Outside of my screen porch is an area of pavers that tend to flood when it rains. It has only gotten worse in the two years since I bought the house.

What could we do about our outdoor carpet? Our patio is so windy!
Cheri HAYES Cheri HAYES Answered on Jul 28, 2023

We live in the high desert and afternoons can have 15+ MPH winds. The carpet is 8X10 and the wind get under the edge, even with heavy patio chairs and lifts up & even... See more

Porch Railing or Porch Wall? What Do You Think?
Judy Judy Answered on Jul 23, 2023

We've in the process of building a porch onto the front and side of our house (wraparound). We have the porch floor on, and now we're stuck, trying to decide which wo... See more

How can I stabilize a cantilever umbrella shade?
Bren Bren Answered on Jul 21, 2023

I have a cantilever umbrella that sways even in the slightest breeze. Is there any way to stabilize the shade so it doesn't flop around in the wind? Any help is great... See more

What can I do about gaps in my deck railing? ( for dogs & children)
Smi10405179 Smi10405179 Answered on Jul 14, 2023

There is a railing on my deck that has large spaces in the design of the railing. The spaces are more than 4" wide. I am concerned that my little dog and/or little ... See more

Can outdoor carpet (the green stuff) be applied to an exposed deck?
Melissa Melissa Answered on Jul 07, 2023

We have a deck that we spent three weekends re-doing with a HGTV recommended deck restoration product that peeled in 9 months. Cleaned and scraped, replaced rotted bo... See more

Damp Patio, what can I do?
Kay Ellison Allred Kay Ellison Allred Answered on Jul 07, 2023

I like the privacy, shade but not the dampness. Water stands on the concrete after a rain. Looking for suggestions. Thanks, Kay

Seating area around outdoor fireplace. Crushed gravel or pea stone?
Jp Jp Answered on Jul 01, 2023

Should i use large rocks for sesting?

Anybody know how to tell the age and maker of a table
Arias E Vic Arias E Vic Answered on Jun 07, 2023

I found this in a dump I know it's probably mid 1900s but I'm curious

Any ideas on how I can fix a patio swing?
Shelly C Shelly C Answered on Jun 02, 2023

The material that holds the cushions and that you sit on is weathered and torn. There is now nothing stable there to hold you up! I don't have the money to have it pr... See more

What ideas are there for covering an outside ceramic tile patio?
Jul14034510 Jul14034510 Answered on Jun 02, 2023

My ceramic tile deck is starting to wear real bad and would like to cover it, without have to remove the tile. What products or ideas are available to do this.

I want to make a storage area under my outside deck stairs, at the cot
Lilly Lilly Answered on Jun 02, 2023

we are building our cottage ant to build a enclosed Storage area for my generator under the side deck stairs at the cottage but not sure how to. The deck posts is abo... See more

What to do with this space?
Claire Claire Answered on Jun 02, 2023

Removed a 27 ft above ground pool (not replacing it) and now need suggestions on what to do with this deck, it's attached to a larger deck that is attached to the hou... See more

How can I finish my back porch ceiling in an inexpensive way?
Lisa @ 50 Things to Know Life Lisa @ 50 Things to Know Life Answered on May 28, 2023

I can see my porch ceiling from the windows in our house and it does not look very nice. I don't want to spend a lot of money. I also have a toddler so I don't have m... See more