Recent Outdoor Living Articles
Flag Day is June 14: Brush Up on Flag Etiquette
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Jun 12, 2013A sometimes forgotten holiday, Flag Day is June 14th. Quite a few folks have probably thought about flying an American flag at their houses, but have never tried it. Where does a person...
Red, White, and Blue Porch Decor Inspiration
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Jun 04, 2013July 4th is coming, and I have some great patriotic decor ideas for you. Fortunately, red, white, and blue look fantastic together. When you add a vintage patina to red, white, and...
Ways to Block Out Your Neighbors
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 20, 2013I'm all for being a considerate summertime neighbor. Being mindful of how much noise one produces and inviting the neighbors to an occasional barbecue at your place are nice ways to...
Five Unconventional White Picket Fences
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 20, 2013White picket pallet fence: Hometalk member Allison House turned ordinary pallets into fence pickets (white, natch). It's a down-home DIY take on a classic style. An arbor elevates...
Build a Potting Bench This Spring
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Feb 20, 2013We are all itching for spring here at Networx HQ. We are gearing up for gardening and outdoor living projects, and we can't wait to see yours. If you have an amazing gardening or home...
The Elements of Curb Appeal: A Check List
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Jan 03, 2013These are the two things you need to know about curb appeal: You have seven to ten seconds to make a first impression; details make up the whole. Paying particular attention to details...
Seven Tips for Updating Your Front Entrance
Posted by Erica Glasener | Dec 26, 2012The entrance to your home is the first impression visitors get when they visit. Does your front entrance let people know anything about you and your taste? Whether you live in a cottage...
A Flagstone Patio Replaces an Old Rotten Deck
Posted by Kevin Stevens | Sep 28, 2012A Denver area carpentry client of mine was looking at a replacing an old deck. Years and years of weather and a slack maintenance plan had put this deck into a state of ugliness...