Tag: Build

You've wanted to build that new deck in the backyard for some time now, but with lumber prices sky high it has never gotten done. Welcome in the $150 deck, I know I can hear you saying "how is that possible?".
Well it isn't as easy as taking the truck down to your local home improvement store and loading up several hundred (or thousand) dollars in lumber, or for that matter paying a contractor to build it for you. But with some basic carpentry skills and a few tools you can do this.

Make sure a privacy fence actually delivers privacy

You may build a 6-ft. high privacy fence only to find that the next-door neighbors can easily see over when they're lounging on their deck. Or you may find that your 6-ft. tall privacy fence only needed to be 4 ft. tall because surrounding areas slope away from your yard. Either way, you're wasting materials, money and time building a fence that doesn't suit your yard.

When traveling the countryside, you may see odd looking homes that appear to be built nearly underground. You may also see the owner out there mowing the roof in the summer. Although this seems a bit odd, in reality earth sheltered homes are very energy efficient and earth friendly. This article discusses earth sheltered homes and available options.