New California law, under Civil Code Section 5551, required a visual inspection of “exterior elevated elements” by Jan. 1, ...

Sellers of the home, which changed hands in 2022, emphasized the South Carolina property’s historic charm and upkeep in the ...

Thinking about materials to use for your deck? This wood has a warm look and is budget-friendly, but it also comes with ...

UV resistance is perhaps the most critical factor in outdoor materials. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fading, ...

If you're planning to build a wood fence, pressure-treated wood may come to mind. But is this material worth it? Here's a ...

They predicted 10 inches, and we duly made preparations. We rode into town to stock up on perishables. In the calm before the storm, Michael pulled the plow from the ...

Trees enhance our properties with beauty and environmental benefits, but they can sometimes pose serious risks. Recognizing ...

TICK, TOCK, tick, tock, I listen to my family grandfather clock’s pendulum click back and forth. Passed down in the family for generations, I can’t help but think of history.

You can apply a mulch of well-rotted leaf mould or composted conifer clippings ... Prune older plants from late February to early March, removing around a quarter of the old wood at the base every ...

Additionally, some areas are showing signs of dry rot, and another round of wood preservative is needed in those areas. Neumann said the new wood preservative is a more modern, gel version that is ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...