Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Building a Framework for Screens If mosquito invasions are preventing you from enjoing your porch in summer, now’s the time to think about screening it in...
How to Acid-Wash a Deck Purchase a pre-mixed oxalic acid deck cleaner or purchase oxalic acid crystals from a hardware store or home-improvement center and mix a solution of four ounces crystals to one quart water in a non-metallic container...
How to Cut TREX and Composite Decking You can make simple cross cuts in composite decking the same way you would cut any soft pine—a power circular saw will work fine...
How to Fasten Trex and Composite Decking One of the most critical steps for properly securing Trex and other composite decking in place is to make sure you have at least a 1/8-inch inch gap between the decking boards...
Pouring a Concrete Slab A concrete slab may be cast at the same time as footings or after the footings have set up...