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A Backyard Pavilion with a Fireplace Serves As a Multi-Purpose Outdoor Living Space

A backyard pavilion with a fireplace is a functional and cozy addition that will increase the time you’ll want to spend outdoors in your yard. One thing I love about pavilions is their flexibility. You can start out simple, with just a platform and a roof. Or you can go complex and add electricity to provide lighting, run ceiling fans, or even add an outdoor range. With a few simple tweaks, a pavilion can become an outdoor living space that you can enjoy year-round. At least that’s what I was thinking when I added a fireplace to mine. A backyard pavilion with...

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Clever Pergola Ideas for Shade: The Best Options to Create a Shady Refuge from the Sun

If your pergola is in a sunny area, adding a covering or something to provide shade can make it more pleasant. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. That’s something I learned when I realized I’d put my pergola in the sunniest part of my yard. Those high noon rays left it near abandoned during the middle of the day, so I decided to look into options like covering it or adding an awning. That’s part of what I love about pergolas: their flexibility. Pergolas are a great option for a do-it-yourself shady spot because they provide...

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Selecting the Right Fastener for Your ACQ Pressure Treated Lumber Project

Pressure-treated lumber can be corrosive to metals, so you’ll want to choose specially-designed fasteners. It is starting to warm up outside and you’ve finally decided to get to work on some yard projects, maybe replacing that gate that was damaged last year, or building some raised beds in your garden. But when you’re loading up your lumber you notice the tag “Pressure Treated” or “ACQ”. What exactly does that mean? Pressure-treated lumber undergoes a chemical process that may cause the accelerated corrosion of metals that come in contact with the wood (like screws and other fasteners). Once the fasteners have corroded, replacing...

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Choosing Hardware That Won’t Rust for Hurricane-Prone Areas

When you live in a hurricane-prone area, make sure you use hardware that won’t rust such as powder-coated, hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel fasteners for your building projects. You’ve been hunkered down for the last two days while the wind and rain ripped past your house, but it’s time to head outside to view the damage. A few shutters are swinging, part of your fence came down, and your mailbox went AWOL. It’s nothing that can’t be fixed in a weekend, right? Then you find the pergola you worked so hard to build a few years ago. It’s still upright, but...

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Free Project Plans First Browse Our Quick Bill of Material Sheets, Use the BOM as Your Shopping Guide & Once Your Are Ready to Build Download the Detailed Project Plan Step by Step How To’s Material & Cut Lists View More Towel Hook Another great accessory to OZCO’s Post Bands is the towel hook. If you have a pool, the towel hook is a perfect spot to hang it after a swim! Also comes in handy for other things like goggles, grill tools or patio decor. View Product Wine Glass Holder This one really doesn't need...

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