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Outdoor Lighting Guide: Best Exterior Lighting Tips...

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Monday, April 18th, 2022 @ 9:35am

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The Best Outdoor Entertainment Area Design Ideas from Mike Holmes

The Best Outdoor Entertainment Area Design Ideas...

By Mike Holmes

Friday, March 25th, 2022 @ 10:00am

11 Design Ideas for Your Outdoor Entertainment Areas Believe it or not, it will soon be spring, and...

How To Build the Best Outdoor Kitchen On Deck

How To Build The Best Outdoor Kitchen...

By Mike Holmes

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 @ 9:55am

Can I Build An Outdoor Kitchen On Deck? I love cooking and dining on my deck. I recently...

Deck Inspection - How to Check Your Deck Safety

Deck Inspection and How to Check Your...

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Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 @ 9:02am

Is Your Deck Safe? How To Inspect A Deck A deck attached to a house is a structural...

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Selecting a Front Door | A Guide

By Mike Holmes

Thursday, December 9th, 2021 @ 1:25pm

They say first impressions are everything, and the first thing people see, face-to-face, when they visit your home...

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