Pool coping keeps water from damaging a pool’s outer shell. (TerryJ, Getty Images Signature) Pool coping creates a barrier around a pool’s edge to protect it from the surrounding surface and keep water from damaging the outer shell. While the coping prevents water damage, the pool water can sometimes leave calcium deposits behind. This is … Read more
You can use your outdoor space even when it’s raining by adding a roof to a pergola. A pergola roof protects you from pop-up storms, so you can extend your time outdoors. Tyler Schwall in Mobile, Ala., wants to install a tin roof over his pergola. But before he does this, he wants to know … Read more
Repointing the brick on this historic home will help the exterior upkeep for longer. (Photo by Scott Evans) Repointing brick is the process of renewing the pointing, or external mortar joints, in between them. Over time, weather deteriorates the mortar, which could then cause water to leak inside the brick wall. Repointing a historic brick … Read more
Epoxy keeps a flag holder installed in stucco secure. (Adobe Stock) Want to display your patriotism, team pride, or personality? Fly a flag on the front of your home! But first, you’ll need to install a flag holder. If you live in a house with wood siding, it’s pretty straightforward to do. But what about stucco … Read more
This brick paver patio can be easily repaired — or it can be the construction site of a patio upgrade. Homeowners have plenty of options to create their own backyard paradise. A traditional concrete patio or wooden deck is simple and functional, or you can show off your style with something like a brick paver … Read more
Lawn plug aerators are a great way to give your yard some breathing room, but they damage sprinkler heads. (stock.adobe.com) A lawn plug aerator is an efficient tool to keep your lawn healthy and looking great. But before you start poking holes to give your grass some breathing room, it’s important to protect your sprinklers. … Read more
Lawn plug aerators are a great way to give your yard some breathing room, but they damage sprinkler heads. (stock.adobe.com) Lawn plug aerators are a great tool to get your yard looking its best. But before you start giving your lawn some breathing room, make sure your sprinklers won’t get damaged. A lawn plug aerator … Read more
Can this retaining wall be repurposed for an attached garage wall? The short answer is no. (Photo by Johanna Carr) Johanna Carr from Maryland wants to add an attached garage to her home. A stacked stone-block retaining wall runs along the side of her house, and she’s wondering if she can build a new wall … Read more
If replacing an ugly bathtub isn’t in your budget, try painting it with a do-it-yourself refinishing kit. Has your old bathtub seen better days? If you don’t want to pay to replace it or fit another one over it, try painting it. But be warned, painting a bathtub is not for the faint of heart. … Read more
Shopping for a small window air conditioner? Look for multiple features that can help you save energy and money. If you want to save energy with a small window air conditioner, then you need to consider several factors. Overall, window units are more efficient than they were in past decades, but you want to make … Read more