Decks & Patios
Laying a patio out of brick pavers makes a good DIY project, but problems can arise when it comes to locking the pavers into place. To solve this problem, Quikrete developed PowerLoc Jointing Sand. Since it’s a polymer based material, PowerLoc stays put and flexes rather than cracking.
Victor asks, “When I broke up a concrete patio, underneath it was a huge mound of sand mixed with fill dirt. Can I reuse it to grade my yard?”
Sure you can! Unless the it’s contaminated with chemicals, the sand and fill dirt should be just fine for reusing. Read on for some ideas.
Pressure washing is a great way to clean surfaces such as decks, patios, sidewalks, and driveways; but using a standard pressure cleaner wand can be slow going and give uneven results. That’s all about to change, thanks to the EZ Clean Surface Cleaner pressure washer attachment from Homelite.
This outside planter is made entirely from pressure treated pine, so it will last for years. It’s easy to build and is perfect for a patio, deck or porch. Read more to find out everything you need to know to build it.
Scoring lines and acid staining a concrete porch or patio can really serve to dress it up and give your outdoor space a more finished look. Watch this video to find out how to go about it on your home.
TV personality Bill Nye is also a proponent of green living, as he demonstrated when a front porch was added to his home. The porch was made using The Forest Stewardship Council certified lumber, low emission cement, and salvaged brick. Watch this video to find out more.
Danny traveled to the West Coast for a tour of a rooftop getaway owned by Louis Van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance . Van Amstel designed the outdoor room on his condo to server as a private retreat as well as for entertaining. Watch this video to find out more.
In recent years, innovations in plastic composite decking materials have made dramatic improvements over traditional wood decking. Known as composite decking, this durable and attractive material looks like wood, but it’s actually made from a combination of wood and plastic.
