The Latest in Exterior

For homeowners in need of privacy from peering eyes into the backyard, a way to hide unsightly storage or a method to establish specific zones and boundaries, a board-on-board style fence accomplishes either task.

Hay bales are used to feed farm animals such as horses and sheep.

When a shingle roof needs replacing, two possibilities exist for dealing with the existing layer of shingles.

Roofs are designed to protect structures from wind, rain, hail and weather elements.

Home gray water systems are an easy and economical way to reduce water bills and conserve water for use in the garden.

Even water that appears clear can contain traces of contaminants.

The Environmental Protection Agency states that it is impossible to remove all the mold from an environment.

Small, thin red worms are often found inside pond filters, usually stuck onto the filtration media.

Rust stains on cement driveways are unsightly and can diminish the appearance of the entire exterior of the home.

There are several ways to save energy and money while running your hot tub.

When a roof is in need of being built or simply in need of repair or maintenance, a roofer will have the necessary skills required for the job.

Metal roofing is a popular finish option for residential and commercial buildings.

Lining your outdoor pond with clay offers the advantage of using a non-polluting material.

A retaining-block wall adds another level to your landscape for planting, a patio or to level soil to remove a slope.

Adding skylights is a way to improve the light quality in a home without compromising on energy efficiency or privacy.

Sludge pumps are generally used at the bottom of fish ponds to suck away waste, sunken debris and other contaminants.

Stairs outdoors, whether they lead to a deck or a front porch, typically need some type of railing.

A garden arch creates an attractive and useful foundation for the growth of vines and flowering creepers.

When moisture finds its way beneath your shingles due to storm damage or because the material has failed or worn out, it can cause the wood decking to rot.

If you've ever dropped different kinds of vegetables, such as tomatoes or cucumbers, into water, you'll know that some of them sink while others do not.

Creep feeding is a method of providing nursing calves with extra nutrition, protected so that the adult cattle cannot reach it.

Some of the most durable planters for gardening are large cement containers that insulate a plant against summer heat and winter freezing.

It is an acceptable practice to add a second roof layer to an existing asphalt shingled roof provided that the roof structure is sound and has the ability to support the additional weight.

A snowy roof can be picturesque.