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Wood Fence Designs – A Look at the Types of Wood Fences

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:54:55 +0000

With all the high tech materials available in the world today, surprisingly wood fences are still among the most popular of fence designs. But technology has allowed the choices of material, style and treatment to expand enormously even when choosing wood. Here is a look at some wood fence design choices, and which might best fit your needs

Cedar continues to be selected by millions. It’s attractive, insect and rot-resistant, and comes in a variety of shades. Western Red Cedar is just what it sounds like, a reddish wood. Northern White Cedar is actually a pale yellow, much lighter than its reddish cousin.

Pergola Designs – A Look at Some Pergola Design Plans

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:18:19 +0000

Pergolas are an increasingly popular choice for a backyard getaway or a substitute for a patio. Here is a look at the different building materials and some different pergola designs that you may want to consider for your home,

Title: Garden Arbor & Pergola Designs

Making Artificial Rock – How to Make Faux Rock

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:05:18 +0000

One attractive but easy to use landscaping technique is using artificial rock. You can use artificial rock for faux rock planters and gardens, or even landscaping walls, which give the look of rock with a lot less effort and cost. Here’s an overview of how to make artificial rock.

Outdoor Shower Designs – A Look at Outdoor Shower Design Choices

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:11:00 +0000

One of the joys of summer is the opportunity to use an outdoor shower. If you have the space and privacy, you may want to add one of these outside your home. Here’s a look at some of the outdoor shower design choices.

Building an Outdoor Fire Pit – Make Your Own Fire Pit

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:38:51 +0000

If you want to add a fire pit to your yard, you can either build a fire pit or the simple way is to buy one of the many fire pit tables available these days. They have many uses, you can even do something old fashioned like cook with a fire pit. Here’s a look at some tips for building a fire pit in your back yard.