Browsing: Exterior

Few homeowners will ever say that they want less space. Once you live in a house for a while, the…

A yard drain, also called an area drain or landscape drain, is a common hardscape feature in yards with significant contours,…

Overhead power lines are subject to strict guidelines for minimum height clearances over streets, sidewalks, alleys, driveways, and other traffic…

Most of us have some lighting outside our home that belongs to us and that we control. Porch lights and…

Homes come in all varieties to fit all needs. Due to the broad choice of existing housing stock, plus the…

Most homes have only a couple of outdoor outlets (electrical receptacles), but adding one can be easier than you might think.…

Hanging things (such as outdoor string lights, holiday decor, or a house number sign) on stucco walls often results in…

Burning wood in a fireplace or other wood-burning appliance can be a comforting way to generate heat and ambiance. And…

An ADU or accessory dwelling unit is a fresh take on an old idea. For years, some homes have had…

In a lawn irrigation system, repair or replacement of an irrigation valve is a very common repair. An irrigation system…