Talk about “extreme” landscaping… Outdoor Advantage is an Atlanta-based landscaping company that I follow over at HomeTalk.com. They recently posted a photo set of a “Mini Field of Dreams” created in the backyard of a family of Georgia Bulldog football fans. It looks awesome. Jump to the original post at www.hometalk.com/138199/custom-mini-field-of-dreams . — M. Weber
Cool Stuff: Ultra-Ever Dry
A friend of mine posted the following video to Facebook. I don’t know anything about the product shown aside from what you see in the video, but my brain was reeling the many DIY applications where this technology would be useful. Check it out.
Death of DIY? (I Doubt it)
Here’s a press release I just received. Is DIY Home Remodeling Dying? – New Report from RemodelOrMove.com SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The RemodelOrMove.com Spring 2013 US Remodeling Sentiment Report documents strong growth in higher-end home remodeling projects where a homeowner […]
International Builders Show 2013 at a Glance
Here’s a quick look at some cool new products I saw at the 2013 International Builders Show that might interest the DIY Homeowner. The Extreme How-To staff shared our IBS exhibition booth with Simonton Windows and TG Tools. Simonton makes top-quality, energy-efficiency vinyl windows that reduce your energy bills and spare you tons […]
Ridgid R4090 Tile Saw, “The Beast”
The EHT staff has relied on Ridgid wet saws for years, and we recently had the opportunity to test “The Beast”—Ridgid’s new “best-in-class” 10-in. tile saw (Model R4090). We decided that “The Beast” is an appropriate nickname for this monster saw […]
New Remodeling Trends
For homeowners with a taste for the contemporary, a recent report projects the top home design and remodeling trends. The Neil Kelly Company, an award-winning design-build remodeling firm based in Oregon, enlisted a team of 20 experienced design professionals to come up with the top trends. “While every […]
Natural Stone Landscape Edging
In an effort to shape up the curb appeal of one of our project houses, we decided to line a small rock garden with natural stone edging to match the flagstone walls of the home. The old garden border was a combination […]
New 2012 Code Changes for Deck Builders
If you’re planning to build a deck near a pool or spa, then you should be aware of some new building code changes from the International Code Council. The 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code stipulates new rules for deck surfaces […]
Give ’em THE BULL
Happy holidays, EHT readers. As long as you’re busy shopping online instead of doing your job, I thought I’d mention that I wrote a novel which is currently for sale at Amazon.com. It’s called THE BULL, and it is completely awesome. You should purchase a copy for every person on your Christmas list. In fact, […]
Color-matched Caulking
Here’s something new in the world of caulk: ExactColor Sealant from Sashco is an easy way to create your own custom color sealant, and no special tools are required. Each tube comes complete with everything you need to tint the caulk, including a plastic syringe and […]