Edging can give your driveway a polished look and enhance your home's curb appeal. Common choices are brick and pavers, but what about edging made from rubber?
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Limestone and sandstone seem very similar at first glance, but they have major differences in appearance, durability, texture, and water resistance.
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Tired of the solar panels failing on those cheap stake lights along your driveway? Consider this off-grid glowing option you won't have to replace for years.
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This patio surface material is more aesthetically pleasing and sustainable than concrete. And although it looks like brick, it's far more durable, too.
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Concrete cinder blocks can be useful for much more than just retaining walls. This simple project turns them into a spacious, cozy, and modern fire pit.
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Plastic bottles can be transformed into an incredible variety of outdoor decor, but few rival this hanging creation inspired by the world's tropical oceans.
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If typical driveway edging feels a bit too modern or basic for your home's style, consider this Old World-inspired alternative available from Amazon.
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While it is quite a bit more expensive, this variation on plain gray cement is just enough of a change to give your home some serious curb appeal.
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If you want your patio to feel like a haven both for yourself and local wildlife, consider an alternative to concrete that offers benefits in your backyard.
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One exterior finish has become associated with California homes thanks to its timeless appearance, long lifespan, and ability to handle challenging climates.
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While Dallas is quite a ways away from the European countryside, aesthetic choices from another continent found their way to this Texas city.
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While your budget is certainly a factor when considering building materials, quality, durability, and sustainability need to be taken into account as well.
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While this outdoor addition (a 1950s and '60s comeback) is designed to cool a patio space, its decorative pattern will also create a new visual focal point.
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After installing new patio pavers, you hope your investment will last. If you go with clay bricks, know that they should last decades (even, generations).
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Turn that stack of plastic nursery pots into paver molds. This DIY can take some time, but it can also save you money by making use of existing garden supplies.
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Gravel is an affordable, flexible patio material, but there's an option that's even cheaper and nicer looking. Plus, it's soft underfoot and compostable.
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Looking for a rustic fence material? Modern vinyl or cheap chainlink just isn't going to cut it, but this whimsical living fence might just do the trick.
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Cost is a major factor when it comes to any home improvement project, and sales, deals, and promotions are always welcome. Here's another way to score savings.
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There are only so many lanterns you can hang to brighten a patio. Instead, fill those dark corners of your yard with this brightening landscaping material.
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This alternative driveway material is actually known for its decorative qualities. Its warm tones complement a range of colors for both homes and landscapes.
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If you're eager to soak up the sun on a new patio lounge set, you've probably been drawn to Wayfair's wide selection. Practice patience until this big sale day.
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Concrete patios are affordable, but they're also pretty high-maintenance. Instead, clad your patio in an ancient material that's as attractive as it is durable.
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Knowing when to get your roof replaced is a key part of home ownership. Understanding the lifespan of the type of asphalt shingle you have can offer clues.
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Plastic edging might be cheap, but it's also not very eco-friendly. Switch to a timber product that's good-looking, durable, and naturally bug-resistant.
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You probably know to protect water pipes from the cold, but did you know the hot summer sun can cause damage, too? Prepare your pipes or expect pricey repairs.
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Some people don't know cement production wastes energy and contributes CO2. This greener alternative could offer the same look and benefits without the harm.
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Why have a simple bowl on a pole when you could have bird baths with add-on features that bring more visitors to your yard or add to your outdoor aesthetics?
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