Outdoor Renovations

Blowing down the house

When Greg Kopp and his team realized that the roof wasn't going to fly off, despite all the pressure it was under, they decided to go in the house. The building in London, Ont., is your average two-storey house constructed to code. It has a furnace...

rain barrel

Weekend DIY: Install a rain barrel

I was watering my garden last weekend and, like I used to do as a kid, I took a sip of water straight from the hose. As cool and refreshing as it...

lawnmower

Weekend DIY: Sharpen your lawnmower blades

Cleaning a closet, sharpening chisels or running a batch of vinegar through the coffee maker–who said the DIY lifestyle was all glamour? In the name...

Lights

Light up your deck or patio

The neighbours are over for dinner, admiring your new deck while you fire up the barbecue. As dusk falls, the solar-powered lights underneath the...

Secrets to successful outdoor woodwork
Outdoor Renovations

Secrets to successful outdoor woodwork

If you build outdoor furniture the same way you build indoor projects, you’re headed for grief. I know, because I’ve...

Stop the drip: Fix a leaky eavestrough
Outdoor Renovations

Stop the drip: Fix a leaky eavestrough

Leaky eavestroughs can create a wide variety of problems, from simple nuisance drips to serious foundation leaks. The good news is...

How to seal your driveway
Outdoor Renovations

How to seal your driveway

You see them at all of the home-improvement centres: stacks of 20-l pails of driveway sealant with pictures of beautiful homes...

Painting outside
Outdoor Renovations

Painting outside

Although a long-running decor disagreement might have you feeling otherwise, when it comes to exterior painting, finding the...

Quickfix: Driveway light
Outdoor Renovations

Quickfix: Driveway light

What can you really say about the need for outdoor lighting? I mean, it's a pretty basic concept: if you've got a spot that's in...

Repair cracks in your foundation
Home Renovations, Outdoor Renovations

Repair cracks in your foundation

Size does matter when it comes to cracks in your foundation. When to fix it yourself and when to call in the experts

Weekend DIY: Set up a horseshoe pit
Outdoor Renovations

Weekend DIY: Set up a horseshoe pit

Ah, summer. You know me well. The sweet waft from the barbecue, a cold drink in one hand and a horseshoe in the other–whether...

Weekend DIY: Lay out a garden path
Outdoor Renovations

Weekend DIY: Lay out a garden path

Replace the muddy rut in your yard with a stylish garden path

Five ways to tune up your barbecue for grilling season
Outdoor Renovations

Five ways to tune up your barbecue for grilling season

Many of us own barbecues that have seen better days. These backyard workhorses get left outside in all the elements, and are then...

Spring clean your property
Outdoor Renovations

Spring clean your property

The snow is melting, the sun is shining, and your eavestrough is leaking enough water to create a small pond in your backyard. Ah,...

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