This is #Azek Deck series on how to upgrade the wooden gate for $30 using 2×4 and 1×6, it’s a very easy weekend project everyone can pull it off! Hope this has some good information if you are planning to build a deck yourself. I hope I can inspire more people to DIY. I am…
This is #Azek Deck series on how to install the 12V #Paradise #SternoHome transformer. I chose to install the transformer inside of the house because I read some reviews about this cheap Made in China product is not waterproof. Not installing outdoor meaning it cannot use photocell sensor to detect dawn and dusk, I will…
This is #Azek Deck series on how to turn relocate the outdoor sillcock to a frost free faucet. Hope this has some good information if you are planning to build a deck yourself. I hope I can inspire more people to DIY. I am NOT affiliated with any of these products, companies or people, I…
This is #Azek Deck series on deck and backyard makeover. This video is about how to select outdoor furniture, I will talk about why I chose Ikea Solleron, assemble tips and general review. Hope this has some good information if you are planning to build a deck yourself and at the point of getting outdoor…
Planning and Design I used the free software “SketchUp 2017” to do the design, I have to admit I borrowed some ideas from Paul Lafrance after meeting him in person. I am not a professional, it took me a huge amount of time using the 3D software. But it was very helpful since it gave…
In other posts on this blog, I talked about we hired the helical pile company (Goliath Tech) to do the deck foundation instead of concrete. Originally I was planning to have 22 piles installed but ended up with 20 because 2 of them they hit the rock, I didn’t have a Plan B at that…
Wrapping your trees and plants for winter/snow protection is very important, especially for those fragile species. The proper way is to use the metal stakes to form a shield so that the weight of the snow won’t damage the branches, never wrap the burlap directly on the plant. Generally speaking burlap wraps are very ugly,…
After working on my own DIY front yard Part 1/2 – Porch makeover and Part 2/2 – Walkway and landscaping, I have tons of leftover materials from these two projects. So, I decided to help my neighbor to do their front yard. Mixing Techo Bloc with Permacon There are 2 kind of pavers I had…
This is part two of our front yard project, check out DIY Front yard (Part 1/2) – Porch makeover using Techo Bloc Venetian if you are interested. Planning – Permacon Rosebel vs Mega Arbel There are tons of information on the Internet, so planning wasn’t that too difficult. Since every house is different, you can…
This project was done last year in 2014 summer, but I didn’t have time to update the blog until this year 2015. This is part one of our front yard project, check out DIY front yard (Part 2/2) – Walkway with Permacon Rosebel Slabs and landscaping if you are interested. Techo Bloc Venetian was NOT…