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Deciding what kind of power you want for your deck lighting is the first step. You want to illuminate your outdoor space with the best light fixtures available. The question is what is the best choice for your deck? The first question you need to answer is based on the three main power sources for …
Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail is a trail that spans 12 miles of Blacklick Creek in Reynoldsburg, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. This creek is 27 miles long that covers three counties in the Coluonmbus metro area. Blacklick Creek received its name from Native Americas who noticed the many animals that came to the creek licked …
The Harlem Terrace is a stunning outdoor retreat, on the 13th floor, in the heart of New York City that has amazing views of Central Park and the NYC skyline. The architects Hariri & Hariri wanted to do something special for the homeowners and bring nature into an urban setting. This versatile space is the …
This time of year brings good weather well into the night. This could mean a lot of late night parties, or get togethers. When we spend more time outdoors at night, we need adequate lighting to maintain a reasonable level of safety. This is why it’s important to have enough working lighting available so you …
Nothing can ruin a gorgeous deck like broken, rusty, unmaintained furniture. Sure, outdoor furniture is built to endure more abuse than indoor furniture, but this doesn’t make it “maintenance free.” With a little elbow grease, you can shine up your deck furniture in no time. Chances are your furniture has been sitting all winter long. …
During the summer, spending time outside is inevitable. This is why there is no better time then now to check your decking, especially your stairs. After you have checked for loose/corroded fasteners, and split/decaying wood be sure to inspect your stairs. As always, if you are unsure about the safety and stability of your decking …
Imagine this: you’re having a get together on your deck, drinks are flowing, and dinner is on the grill. Everyone is having a great time until your dog, Spot, squeezes through the railing and gets stuck. You can’t get him out, so now you have to cut your railing apart to get him out. All …