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How Good is Cabots New Water-Based ATOStain?

A wave of state and federal regulations forced the paint and stain companies to reformulate their products.How do the new water based stains perform? The results are surprising

Can I convert my back deck to a screened porch? Replace that hot bug magnet with a cool, sheltered outdoor room? Yes, you can depending on a number of factors.

A front porch is your homes face. Its what everyone sees as they drive by. Does your home need some make-up? Or a full make-over? Here are four categories of front porches.

What is a freestanding deck? Some freestanding decks stand alone in the yard, but many are right next to a house. What makes a deck truly freestanding is that it is self-supporting.But, why would someone want her deck freestanding?

Your spouse has been talking incessantly about a friends new sunroom. It has an airy, wide open space and great style, but mostly, it has light.Six major factors drive the cost of a sunroom:

Which to choose a deck or a patio? A deck is part of your housea patio is part of your yard. Decks have supporting structure and an elevated floorTowns consider decks to be additions and tax themPatios are exempt from those rulesPatios are less expensive.

Are you confused about deck construction terms? Dont know a trellis from lattice? I can help you speak like a contractor. Oh, cross that out. Make it: Speak to a contractor.

Synthetic decking just gets better and better. So whats new in 2011? Ill review the leading manufacturers, starting with Fiberon decking.

You loved your pressure treated deck when new,..but you have not treated it for years. And now it looks like thisWhat should you do? You have 3 alternatives:

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