Garden Design Tips from Better Homes and Gardens http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/garden_... (ARA) - Great-looking garden design doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. If you don't forget about the basics, it's easy to create a professional look like you see in lush and beautiful gardening magazines.
Better Homes and Gardens magazine editor Justin Hancock reveals his time saving tips and money saving tricks for backyard beauty...
Home Sellers Yield High Returns Investing in Curb Appeal http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/home_se... (ARA) - When selling a home it pays to perk up where you park.A remodeled kitchen and bath can help sell a home, but curb appeal is what gets buyers through the door,
Easy Backyard Upgrades Improve Outdoor Living http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/easy_ba... (ARA) - In today's tough housing market, many homeowners are choosing to upgrade rather than move. Home expansions can improve your lifestyle, add beauty as well as protect your investment. One of the easiest and least expensive ways to add living space is to create a backyard sanctuary using low-maintenance tools and materials....
Summer Projects Made Simple (Hardscape) - Do it Yourself http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/summer_... (ARA) - Summer is the time of year when outdoor projects, big and small, come to our attention. Small improvements such as fixing concrete steps, sealing driveway cracks and straightening fence posts can make a big difference in your home's overall appearance or resale value. If you know how to do it right, these kinds of DIY projects can easily be finished on a Saturday morning..
Hardscape - Building patios http://www.constructionowl.com/hardscape/buildi... A proper site preparation and layout is a necessity for any patios construction, it is important to make sure the site is as leveled as possible, if necessary to grade it and remove any trash and debris. Once the site is correctly prepared it is ready for the layout. In order to have a properly functioning drainage system all patio surfaces should be approximately an inch above grade to allow rain to flow off the surface...
Installing a deck in your backyard http://www.constructionowl.com/hardscape/deck.p... A ledger is a horizontal support attached to the house to hold up one side of the deck, It can be a safety hazard if it is poorly attached. You can attach the ledger with bolts or lag screws, after positioning the ledger the next step is laying out the site for footing and post locations. You will need to refer to building codes in your area regarding the footings you need, in some areas post set in concrete or tamped earth and gravel..
Natural and Cultured stones http://www.constructionowl.com/hardscape/natura... Stone comes from Mother Nature. Natural stone, both beautiful and durable, is one of the oldest and most dramatic elements found in architecture. Today there are many more types of stone available in both slab and tile form than..
Outdoor Living Spaces: Adding an Outdoor Room http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/outdoor... (ARA) - One of the hottest trends among homeowners is to extend a home's living space to the outdoors. Many homeowners want a refuge from the hectic pace of daily life. Decks can provide a place to relax and enjoy the outdoor setting..
Next Generation Pressure-treated Lumber Boasts New Advantages http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/pressur... (ARA) - With America's burgeoning interest in home improvement, it's no surprise there are so many new products on the market. Home improvement stores offer immense variety, even for the most basic building materials, like wood..
Learn How to Turn Any Back Yard into the Ultimate Outdoor Living Experience http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/learn_h... (ARA) - With home improvement season upon us, homeowners are eager to make their outdoor living areas as inviting as the inside of their homes. Before visiting the local home and garden center or hiring a professional to create a backyard paradise, consider taking the DIY approach. Here are some tips on how to get started:
Your Patio Can Look Great and Give Back to the Environment http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/your_pa... (ARA) - During the last year alone, more than 290 million scrap tires ended up in landfills according the Environmental Protection Agency. Adding to the volume of municipal waste is an ever greater percentage of plastic household items, about 26.7 million tons per year. As our available landfill space shrinks, finding new ways to reuse and reduce this waste will become increasingly important...
Create an Outdoor Living Space in Your Own Back Yard http://www.constructionowl.com/articles/create_... (ARA) - Today, almost everything you do inside your home is coming outdoors. From showers to kitchen sinks and everything in between, today's homeowners are utilizing the back yard to get more life out of their homes.
In fact, Americans spent nearly $150 billion on home remodeling in 2005 and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, one-third..
