Regardless of whether the outdoor furniture on your patio or deck is made of wood, aluminum, wrought iron, or plastic; it takes a lot of abuse from the elements including sun, rain, snow, and extreme changes in temperature. Read on for some tips on how to clean and protect the furniture on your deck or patio. Read in full.

Retractable awnings on a patio or deck allow you to control the amount of shade or sun either manually or with the touch of a button. They can be installed on the side of your house in a few hours to provide a shade canopy for up to 10 feet. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Hummingbird feeders have to be cleaned and refilled regularly, since the sugar solution ferments quickly outdoors. Rather than going to extra lengths boiling and cooling the solution, I’ve developed a system that gets fresh nectar to my birds in five minutes flat, so you can refresh it easily as needed. Got your stopwatch ready? Read more to find out how. Read in full.

Building a wood deck makes a great DIY project for your home. Watch this video to find out the proper way to put down decking to make it last longer and hold up better. Watch this video.

Watch this video to see out how home improvement expert Allen Lyle turned discarded columns salvaged from a construction site dumpster and scrap lumber into a beautiful headboard. Watch this video.

Creating personalize stepping stones for your yard can be a great family DIY project. All you need is an old 5-gallon bucket to use for the form and a bag of premixed concrete. Watch this video to find out how. Watch this video.

Painting an old wicker chair is an easy DIY project that can breathe new life into old furniture. All it takes is a few hours work and a can of spray paint. Watch this video to find out how. Watch this video.

Instead of throwing an outdated ceiling fan away, consider refurbishing it. This can be accomplished with a little cleaning followed by a coat of spray painting. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Refinishing and personalizing old children’s furniture makes a great DIY project that isn’t as difficult as you might think. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

If you’re trimming heavy tree limbs, you have to be extra careful not to damage the bark or to interfere with the tree’s natural healing response. Doing it right is actually no more difficult than doing it wrong, particularly if you think ahead to how much work it would take to remove a dead tree! Here’s how to cut large tree limbs in your yard in three simple steps. Read in full.

Fireplace screens can be bought, but why not make your own for under $10? Watch this video to find out how to refinish and hinge three old shutters together to make a beautiful fireplace screen for your home. Watch this video.

Transforming the look and purpose of an object can be easier than you think. After this old credenza chest had been refinished and a wine rack added, it became the focal point of the room. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Broan Ultra Silent ventilation fans for your bathroom are much quieter than other models while removing just as much air from your bathroom. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

If a full scale kitchen renovation isn’t in your budget, consider incorporating these inexpensive tips and ideas in your kitchen to make it more functional and attractive. Read more to find ways to improve the organization, storage, and looks of your kitchen without spending a fortune. Read in full.

The EasyReach retractable central vacuum system house from Beam can stretch up to 30 feet for easy cleaning, then retract back to 13 feet with the push of a button. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.