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High-Quality Deck Lighting
One often-overlooked piece of a deck project is lighting—specifically, low-voltage LED lighting that will stand the test of time.
Chimney Details and Stone-Veneer Siding
The team at the Connecticut FHB House discusses why they saved an old stone chimney, and walks us through the details needed to add masonry veneer to a superinsulated house.
Guide to Building Sheds
We've compiled our favorite articles and videos to help you build your own shed, from setting a solid foundation to installing the roof, and everything in between.
Fix a Timber Retaining Wall
Rather than repairing a failing wood wall, replacing it with a dry-laid modular concrete-block system is a more durable option.
Guide to Building (or Rebuilding) Porches
Browse this collection of articles and videos to find the details you need to create beautiful, comfortable, and durable porches.
Slinky Shade Screens
Cascade Home Decor's coiled-wire-fabric curtains are an attractive and durable option for outdoor spaces.
Alternative Patio Base
Made of high-density foam, interlocking paver-base panels provide a stable base for concrete pavers without the need to lug several tons of gravel to the site.
Build a Modular Modern Woodshed
Designed to be erected in a day, this shed for storing firewood uses readily available materials and basic tools.
Podcast 201: Broken Bricks, Unloved Concrete, and Portable Tablesaws
The FHB editors offer suggestions for repurposing a concrete slab, protecting brick from rock salt, switching from a shop saw to a portable, and more.
How to Design and Build Inviting Outdoor Spaces
10 articles to help you plan and create aesthetically appealing living spaces outside of your house.

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