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Wrought Iron Railing Alternatives

Having worked in older cities in both North America and Europe, I’ve worked on a lot of properties that have called for porch...

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Composite Deck Railing Posts Seamlessly Blend Railings and Decking

A friend with whom I used to work managed to buy a house on the shore in Cape Canaveral not too long ago. When it came time t...

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Fencing

Why Choose Pre-Assembled Commercial Steel Fence Panels

A few years back, I took some extra work on a friend's building crew. Their bread and butter work was putting up and welding...

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Railing

Wind Blocking Deck Railing Ideas That Won’t Ruin Your View

While a patio or balcony might be great for a view, sometimes they put you right in the path of the wind. This was the case a...

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Railings for Front Porches That Invite Neighbors to Stay for a Chat

One of my big moves after leaving college behind was to buy my own home. But one night, chatting with one of my new neighbors...

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Railing

LED Railing Post Lights Illuminate Your Deck

Once upon a time, an old friend of mine caught the home improvement bug in a big way and proceeded to build a new backyard de...

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Fencing

Cable Railings Versus Glass Railings on Your Beach House

Once upon a time, I was called in to do some touch-up work on a house in a tiny town on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. It was...

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Fencing

The Best Fencing for Dogs that Dig

I work for a lot of people who truly see their dogs as their children, and who pay me to go to great lengths to make sure tha...

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Railing

Log Cabin Deck Railing Ideas: Choosing a Railing to Complement Your Home

Log cabins can be a bit tricky to design around. They use whole logs--or at least materials that look like whole logs--giving...

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DIY Deck Railing Ideas for UV-Resistance: A Comparison

It’s another gorgeous, blue-sky day in Yuma. The sun is out, there’s a gentle breeze blowing, and you’re enjoying the company...

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Railing

For the Easiest Deck Railing to Install Look for Thoughtfully Designed Systems

I have always fancied myself a bit of a handyman. It's always been my philosophy to do it myself before calling in the expert...

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Railing

Choosing Stainless Steel Cable Railing Systems: High-Quality Stainless

Cable railing is a popular choice with my clients when I'm working on a contemporary home's deck. The narrow cables and minim...

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Fencing

Dumpster Enclosure Ideas: A Beautiful Mixed Wood and Steel Fence

As a former restaurateur, I am well acquainted with the challenge of keeping smelly or unsightly kitchen garbage away from th...

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Fencing

Building Security Fences on Hills: Adjustable Fences

Having built fences in neighborhoods that are just about as hilly as San Francisco, I’ve encountered many creative ways to bu...

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Fencing

The Ideal Privacy Fence for a Corner Lot Provides Privacy and Beauty

By their placement, corner lots are much more exposed to the public eye than other lots. I've worked a lot of these in old ne...

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