Easy Steps For A Spotless Deck
In this video professional pressure washer, Greg Reveles, walks you through the steps to get your deck spotlessly clean. Be sure to watch the related video for more deck cleaning tips.
This video series teaches you how to install paving stones in your yard. Be sure to watch the related videos for the additional steps and paving stone installation tips.
My students leave me a file of CDs after every semesters as part of the compilation of their projects. After reviewing the contents, all of them go up on our trees, trellis, or around the garden.
Instead of buying expensive products (for example, Weed Begone) to get rid of weeds and grass coming up in between patio blocks, carefully spread salt between the bricks and blocks. Sprinkle with water or wait for the rain to wet it down.
I want to revamp my patio. It's not very big at all. It's in front of the condo. The first issue is that the patio is made of 3 different materials, most of it is concrete slab, but then there's also whitish porcelain tile, and rock slab (yuck).
Painting Cement to Look Like Rock
Several years ago at a garage sale I happened to notice their cement porch had been painted brown and looked like rock. Does anyone know how to paint cement like that?
Does anyone have any solutions for a deck that is very slippery when wet?
How do I cut patio blocks?
I painted my deck; what can I put on it to seal it? My deck is covered.
Staining Concrete Patio Pavers
How do I stain outdoor patio blocks?
Economy Garden Border Stones From Concrete
We have had several neighbors that have demolished concrete patios and courts in their yards. I found if you ask them to jack-hammer the concrete chunks into manageable sizes, they will happily accommodate your request.
Tinting Deck Stain a Darker Color
I bought a gallon of stain. After having it for a few months I went to use it. I then realized it was lightener than I wanted for my deck. Is there any way to darken this?
Removing Moss from Patio Pavers
How do you remove moss from patio blocks?
I would like to enclose parts of my outdoor patio that has a very high metal canopy. Does anyone have any ideas on what type of material I can use that isn't too expensive?
Inexpensive Patio Decorating Ideas
I was looking for some super cheap decorating ideas for a small concrete fenced back yard, e.g., seating, lighting, plants, etc.
Grass Growing in Cracks in Concrete
We have a concrete floor in our garden, some of it is a foundation of a previous building and quite deep. There are several cracks in the concrete where there is grass and weeds growing.
The ugly, green outdoor carpet on my front steps and porch is finally wearing out and starting to rip apart. his is probably a good thing! But how do I remove it and all of the glue that's holding it down?
Spanish Moss in Lattice Shades Porch
This idea will be best where the snow does not blow. I live in Key West, FL. The HOT sun just keeps on shining on my lattice laced porch. In order to keep my windows open, and block the heat, I needed a privacy shade. I bought some Spanish moss, and stuck in the the lattice holes. The moss is like an air plant. No soil needed, and with a water spray a day they flourish.
How can I clean moss and black mold from a red brick patio?
What is the best treating product for outside wood products such as decks and trellis' to preserve and protect against intense weather conditions, such as snow, sun, rain and wind?
Make Your Concrete Patio Look Like Brick!
I painted the entire patio with a grey porch/patio paint and was not happy with the look. So I next used narrow masking tape to tape off the brick pattern. I then used a red brick color and an old paintbrush to paint the bricks (I mixed a little black acrylic paint with the red to make it look more authentic). It has worn fairly well and only needed a few touch ups each summer.
