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What paint can I use on patio paving slabs?
Samantha Webster Samantha Webster Answered on Dec 14, 2022

I want to paint my paving slabs as I can't afford to replace them. I was going to use textured masonry paint and seal it, has anybody done this or used different pain... See more

Advice for staining/ sealing a wood deck for the first time?
Lynn Lloyd Lynn Lloyd Answered on Aug 28, 2019

Our deck was installed summer of 2017 using pre-treated lumber. So it is dry and ready to be sealed. I know it has to be power washed and pre-treated before sealing. ... See more

I want to know how to build a butterfly area within my lanai?
Deborah Lightfield Deborah Lightfield Answered on Aug 02, 2018

I want to build a pretty yet functional area within my screened in lanai for butterflies to build their cocoons and let them mature into butterflies within a safe are... See more

Temporary enclosure for half of patio
Gan28328672 Gan28328672 Answered on Nov 04, 2017

what ideas could we use for winter to block part of our patio from wind? We don't want to spend a lot of $ because we want to take down in Spring/Summer

Looking for something on winterizing an apartment balcony?
Kassey Kassey Answered on Nov 05, 2017

Looking for something on winterizing an apartment balcony. I have to bring my plants in for the winter and I have way too many to bring them all inside. My balcony is... See more

How to winterize my porch?
Patty Cronin Price Patty Cronin Price Answered on Oct 30, 2016

I have a screen-in back porch which I love. It's pretty old and rickety, but I got a new roof and some siding on the bottom part of it. I need to keep the snow out t... See more

Winterizing a screened back porch
Jan Jan Answered on Jun 16, 2016

Every fall I enclose my screened in back porch with plastic to keep snow out. And in the spring I remove the plastic, laths, and staples....a pain! Does anyone hav... See more

Pavers or flagstone?
Seth F Seth F Answered on Mar 22, 2016

Im in the process or building a fairly large patio in my backyard. Its going to be roughly 40' X 20'. Im trying to decide between some sort of paver or flagstone. If ... See more