exterior
Products of the Week
Indow Window Inserts
Enjoy modern comfort while preserving the charm of your original windows. Indow window inserts press inside your window frames without a mounting bracket to give you all the comfort and efficiency of high-end replacement windows.
Window Inserts
Save energy. Reduce noise.
Can an Outdoor Deck Be Compatible?
We’ve seen the ones that aren’t: too big, in the wrong place, speaking a language all their own. Here’s how to think about designing an outdoor deck.
8 Handy Yard Tools for Weekend Warriors
The right yard tools make for light work.
Prepping for Exterior Painting
DIY, or hire a pro? Review these stages, all of which are crucial to a lasting paint job, and then decide.
A Colorful Glass Welcome
Glass adds sparkle and dimension, perhaps even color, to the garden, and it holds up well.
Period Lanterns
The entryway or porch light looks right when it illuminates the style antecedents of the house. Early lighting designs in copper or iron have been joined by lantern types patterned on those in French monasteries, English castles, and California’s iconic Arts & Crafts houses.
Preventing Hidden Leaks in Outdoor Plumbing
Due to a leak in the outdoor plumbing, the corner of the house had rotted beneath the shingles.
DIY Tower Shingling
The fancy-shingled conical roof atop the porch “tower” is a highlight of the facade. Now it’s been restored to match the original on this house built in 1908.
DIY Brick Path
Laying a brick path is labor intensive but not complicated. Here’s how a DIY couple got professional results
Easy Fixes for Curb Appeal
So-called curb appeal is a common concern among real-estate agents—but it also matters to those of us staying put. Here are some low- to medium-cost improvements that’ll brighten the neighborhood.
Stone Veneers for Old Houses
Stone veneers have become popular as a residential finish, appearing on fireplaces, chimneys, and foundations.
Queen Anne Neglected No Longer
The exterior is done, but we’ve got years to go restoring our Queen Anne.
Gutter Clinic
The best time to inspect and clean your gutters is before problems start.
Repairing Stucco
Although Stucco is a durable exterior surface, on occasion it needs to be repaired.
ProWoodMarket®
Wood Brackets are an excellent addition to both the inside and outside of the home. ProWoodMarket® Brackets are also used in large commercial projects to add architectural interest and detail. These handcrafted pieces also look great in free-standing structures such as gazebos and pergolas and are a perfect way to dress up porches and entrances.
