Author: jordanfeil

(Image Courtesy of Trex) Light Up Your Deck! Whether it’s the long lazy days sunning yourself and reading a book, or the friends and family barbeques you love to host, your deck is the outdoor living room of your home. You and your family enjoy it every chance you get, but without proper lighting, you […]

Siding has come a long way over the years. While the traditional stucco or wood shingle siding remain popular choices for homeowners, a slew of new, more efficient and visually pleasing products have hit the market in recent years – and homeowners are taking notice. The development of alternative wood products has spurred the creation […]

Ready to build that new deck? Before you get started, it is important to consider not only what you want your deck to be built out of but how exactly the law needs you to build your deck. Larger decks often face strict regulations at the state, city, and municipality level. Which can, on the […]

What to Know Before You Shop for Materials Picking out materials at your local lumber yard can be the most exciting part of your DIY project. Whether you’re building a new deck, patio cover, garden box or fence, purchasing your wood and other materials means you’re ready to get to work. However, it’s important to […]

If you’re thinking of adding to or changing the landscape in your yard or garden, you probably already have a vision of how you’d like it to look and what outdoor building materials you will use. There’s no “perfect” way to build landscaping features – the perfect outcome depends largely on personal preference and the […]

Your garden is a point of pride for your home. You grow your own food in a garden box, watch seasonal flowers bloom, and enjoy the hummingbirds that gather to sample the goods. Your garden, though, is more than a food and flower factory. It’s a living space and an important part of the personality […]

A traditional fence will never truly go “out of style.” The classic white picket fence – once a staple for every home – might not be as popular as in days past, but still enjoys its place in Americana – think of the classic beach cottages of New England or a traditional home in the […]

Install Your Fence Like a Pro Installing a new fence doesn’t always require a professional contractor to get the job done. More complicated fencing – like hardwood fences and mixed material fences – should involve a professional, but if you plan to install a basic fence, it’s a relatively simple DIY procedure – if you […]

There’s nothing quite like gazing into nature. We are drawn to the outdoors, even when we’re indoors. That’s why we’re willing to pay a premium for a hotel room “with a view,” and even more so for a home with a view. If you are lucky enough to have a great view in your home, […]

Choose Your Cover Sometimes, you just need a little time in the shade – especially if you live in Southern California. Our daily sunshine can be relentless, especially in the summer months when the mercury starts to rise. If you have a patio – or plan on building one soon – you may want to […]