Today on Modern Builds I'm updating an out of date patio made of mud-colored paver bricks and into a modern retreat with a black fence, cool garden beds, and grey pavers laid down in a herringbone pattern. This Makeover / Renovation was a ton of fun and a huge learning experience, thanks to Home Depot…
Today I'm building a set of modern outdoor benches using an awesome 2x4 box joint configuration. These benches were originally designed by DIY Candy, and because they had everything in a written article, I thought a video would be cool too. Be sure to check out their blog in the link below. http://diycandy.com/2015/06/modern-williams-sonoma-inspired-diy-outdoor-bench/ MY WRITTEN…
Building a perfect-fit handrail with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tom helps two homeowners build a railing for their porch. Most of the materials for this project, including fir handrails & balusters and solid-body stain, are available at lumber…