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Five Lessons for Building a Sunroom

When it comes to adding living space, homeowners are doing their homework, and sunrooms are making the grade. Sunrooms, solariums and conservatories ...

Patio Furniture Shows its True Colors

Wood is a wonderful, versatile material that makes beautiful indoor and patio furniture.

Patio Enclosures, Inc. Introduces "Windsor Conservatories"

Patio Enclosures, Inc., the largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms in North America, announces the addition of "Windsor Conservatories," ...

Turn Your Home Into A Sanctuary With Carefree-Maintenance Outdoor Products

You don't have to hop on a plane and travel thousands of miles to find a relaxing retreat. Just step outside your front or back door.

New CertainTeed® Vinyl Fence Features Authentic Wood Grain Texture

Bufftech® Chesterfield privacy fence from CertainTeed, known for its unique design features and low-maintenance characteristics, now features CertaGrain™ authentic wood texture to provide fence dealers more design options.

Before Buying a Deck, Be Sure You Know the Ropes

Buying a new deck is a big decision, so be sure it’s the right one. All decking and railing products are not alike.

Staining A Wood Deck

Unlike clothing, staining can improve the look of wood decks and fences. In fact, staining wood—new or old—can help the wood weather the seasons better than untreated wood.

Wood Deck Maintenance Tips

Today, homeowners are faced with as many deck maintenance solutions as they are potential problems for their wood decks. With no shortage of options on how to care for a deck, the question remains: "Who has the right answers?"

Custom Built Conservatories: Conservatories Earn High Marks For Bringing Families Together

Conservatories are cool. Conservatories are hot. Learn how a custom built conservatory can add comfort, value and energy efficiency in your home.

Energy Efficient Glass Enclosed Conservatory

High quality conservatories offer energy efficient features like insulated glass without sacrificing the architectural details that make these structures so popular and inviting.

Planning A New Deck To Expand Living Spaces

Decks are now among our most treasured possessions, and few homeowners would be without one. Learn how proper planning can help you make the most of your deck investment, and how modern deck building materials can lower maintenance burdens while extending the useful life of your new deck.

Indoor/Outdoor Grills Offer Safety and Convenience

Grilled outdoors lately? Probably. Indoors? Less so but getting more and more likely by the day! That's because new indoor and outdoor electric grill models from Kenyon have extended the grilling option for homeowners ... both indoors and into seasons not commonly associated with grilling.

Clay Brick Paver Information Resources Available From The Brick Industry Association

Clay pavers are undeniably beautiful, incredibly durable and surprisingly affordable. Learn how clay brick pavers can be used to enhance your landscape and learn where to find in-depth resources to help you choose paver products wisely.

Before Buying A Deck, Be Sure You Know The Ropes

Once you've decided to grace your home with a new deck, make sure you do your homework. New deck building materials, construction methods, color options and railing styles abound.

CertainTeed's EverNew® SnapWrap™ Transforms Wood Porch Post With Durable, Easy-Care Style

SnapWrap™ porch post wrap from CertainTeed provides a low maintenance, cost effective alternative to painting.

From Bench To Desk To Picnic Table ... They Are All Maintenance Free

Versatile and cost effective, the Multi-Bench serves a multitude of applications, whether on a deck or placed in the backyard. And best of all, this is one picnic table/bench/desk that will never need painting!

Brown Hue Provides More Design Options For CertainTeed's Boardwalk® Composite Decking and Railing

Boardwalk® Brand composite decking and railing products from CertainTeed Corporation provide design flexibility for deck builders, with an attractive color palette, and low-maintenance durability for increased homeowner enjoyment.

Brick Industry Association's Clay Paving Web Site: Helps Homeowners To Enhance Value And Appearance Of Their Homes

A website published by the Brick Industry Association provides valuable information for homeowners and contractors about the colorful, durable world of genuine clay pavers.

CertainTeed EverNew™ Glass Baluster Railing Creates Clear Design Options

Glass railings and balusters are all the rage. Learn about CertainTeed's EverNew™ Brand glass baluster and railing products and how they can enhance the enjoyment of outdoor living areas.

CertainTeed Debuts Panorama™ Composite Railing Systems

CertainTeed's new Panorama™ Brand composite railing system provides the look of freshly painted wood, but spares homeowners the burden and aggravation of painting and scraping.

Luxurious and Inviting, Hot Tubs Enhance Today's Backyard Landscapes

Hot tubs are a perfect complement for today's popular "outdoor rooms," providing comfort and relaxation after a grueling work day or a seemingly endless run of errands.

U.S.A. Brings A Lot To The Picnic Table

What memories a simple picnic table can conjur up! Fun with family and friends has long centered around the venerable picnic table, a fixture in the backyards of homeowners across the continent. A more recent discovery is the vast array of picnic table styles and configurations available on the Internet.

Front Porch Swings Are Always In Style

Porch swings, too, bring fond memories of first dates and summer nights spent staring at the stars. Beautiful, hand-crafted porch swings in cedar and other materials are available to build new memories with families and friends.

Go For The Gusto--Get A Gazebo!

Gazebos can be simple and functional or large and elaborate, but all offer a timeless, classic appeal to your landscape. Read on to learn about the many size and style options available.

What To Know When Buying A Deck For Your Home

On a square foot basis, decks may offer more pleasure per dollar spent than any other home improvement project. Start here to learn about your options and how to make the most of your deck budget.

Low Voltage Outdoor Lights Illuminate Decks

Stylish, safe and easy-to-install, low voltage outdoor lights specifically made for mounting on decks can provide much needed illumination around deck entry's and stairways.