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tag: patio

Stand Alone Gazebo in Sunny California!

foleyconstruction, member | April 23rd, 2012

The owner came to us with the idea, we all conferred with our local architect who then drew it up for approval and we constructed it. The whole unit is completely movable, each side can be opened or...

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Backyard Retreat

DeckGuy, member | April 18th, 2012

Here is a custom deck complete with lighting and a patio for the perfect backyard retreat.

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Stone Walls

aw, member | April 11th, 2012

The stonework was created by Lewis Lama of Wood & Stone, Spring Green Wisconsin. lewlama@gmail.com

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Porch and Deck Combo with Fireplace and Patio in Johns Creek Georgia

boparks, member | April 6th, 2012

This project involved a porch room with a tile floor, firplace, open deck with separate grill area and walkway to driveway, staircase and a finished area and patio below the deck and porch area

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Official Rules: Break Out of the Indoors 2012

FHBdotcom, editor | March 20th, 2012

Spring's here so it's time to BREAK OUT OF THE INDOORS! Once again we're asking you to show us your amazing arbors, dashing decks, pretty pergolas or any other project that gets you to break out of the indoors and celebrate the great outdoors. You just might win a $100 gift certificate to spend in the Taunton Store.

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A Relaxing Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

The clients wanted to have an entertaining deck, but they also wanted to have a private covered deck accesible from their master bedroom. They wanted it to include a large fireplace as well as a few...

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Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

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Storage Shed

Matthiasi, member | August 12th, 2011

This is our Storage Shed. I designed it in 2003 after we purchased this property. Built it the following year after a lengthy permit & variance odyssey. Approximate size is 440sq.ft floor area...

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Backyard's Patio

vadim, member | August 26th, 20102 comments

This residence involves the alteration & addition to existing 1930's Californian bungalow in Sydney, Australia.

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Finishing trim around my windows and lattice work with raw posts

cdzjewlz, member | August 23rd, 2010

I let the sun color the wood a golden brown then I added Blond thompsons water seal. I also did the lattice work and the post the same color

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Help Us Pick the Outdoor Project Contest Winner

FHBdotcom, editor | June 5th, 201011 comments

We're having a tough time deciding the winner of our Outdoor Project Contest. Vote today and help us choose!

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moon fence

kesslau, member | May 30th, 20101 comment

three panel moon fence created from clear western red cedar, all joints dowelled for strength to withstand wisteria

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Deck pergola

clumjim, member | May 30th, 20102 comments

This pergola provides much needed filtered shade to a southern exposure.It is made of Western red cedar and stained with Sikkens SRD. It was made in shop and assembled on site. The dimensions are...

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Patio and screen porch

SpecRoubaix, member | May 27th, 201010 comments

When it was time to replace our deck, I seized the opportunity to bring comfort and peace to our home by designing a patio and screen porch in the style of 1920's. In the twenties, the excesses of...

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Outdoor Project Gallery Update

rwotzak, Web Producer | May 26th, 2010

See a sampling of the great user-submitted photos in our outdoor projects gallery. There's one more week to post your photos for a chance to win a DeWalt worm-drive saw.

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Patio Pergola

Frogie, member | May 21st, 20101 comment

We started the patio pergola project in mid 2009, and working most on weekends, completed it in April 2010.  The flagstone was recycled from a previous project, and polymeric sand was used to...

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Party Deck

Rocketman128, member | May 21st, 2010

What I think is cool about this project is how it evolved over time to meet our families needs.  Phase one was very functional, but adding the fireplace and sunroom really kicked it up a...

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Mohogany deck III

jalambert, member | April 26th, 2010

Pickled mohogany deck w/ pergolla and 4 removable panels for bulkhead access. Panel frames are cedar to reduce overall weight . lead flashing on cedar pergolla. Auborndale, Ma.

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How to Choose an Insect Screen

ScottG, contributing writer | July 1st, 2009

There are screens out there for every budget and need.

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Keauhou mauka replacement deck

WestHawaiiHandyman, member | May 6th, 2009

The finished replacement utility area/garden deck.  Note new, ABS plastic drain vent on wall behind reinstalled utility sink.  New, capped hollow tile wall protects deck and serves as low...

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