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Craig Allen

Craig is a world traveler, life long learner, inveterate explainer of things and an intellectual nomad. His words have been heard on public radio, dubbed into Godzilla movies, and read by anchors on CNN International. Craig readily admits that he's a bit of a tool klutz, and his thumb is only a pale shade of green-- which makes him a pretty typical home owner. But he knows how to get answers, and no matter how dead the grass is, or how crooked the shelves are, there's always next weekend...


How to Build an Outdoor Privacy Wall

Posted by: on June 14th, 2013 | Make A Comment

  This stylish divider provides a little privacy on your platform deck while letting the breeze through. We have step-by-step instructions for the DIY outdoor privacy wall project. You can also download printable instructions.

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How to Build a Stone Fire Pit

Posted by: on June 7th, 2013 | Make A Comment

Fun family evenings around a fire make this DIY project a winner. It will enhance the look of your backyard, too. Here are the step-by-step instructions. We have printable instructions you can download, too. Skill Level: Advanced Time: 2 days Cost: $1200 (for an appox. 15×15-foot patio with a 66-inch fire pit)

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How to Create a Flower Tower

Posted by: on May 31st, 2013 | 3 Comments

  Make an instant statement in your garden with this DIY Flower Tower project. You might have seen this project featured in a Home Depot TV commercial. Here are the step-by-step instructions. We have printable instructions you can download, too.

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How to Build a Paver Garden Path

Posted by: on May 24th, 2013 | Make A Comment

  This paver stone garden path is easy to build, and will enhance the look of your yard. Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions. We have printable instructions you can download, too.     Skill Level: Beginner Time: 4 to 5 hours Cost: $380 Tools and Materials 28 12-inch x 12-inch paver stones or step [...]

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How to Build a Stone Medallion Garden Path

Posted by: on May 17th, 2013 | One Comment

  Add a beautiful stone accent to an outdoor walkway. Here are the step-by-step instructions for this Stone Medallion Garden Path. We have printable instructions that you can download, too.

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How to Build a Hanging Bed

Posted by: on May 10th, 2013 | Make A Comment

  This DIY Hanging Bed project is perfect for a back porch or summer home. Here are the step-by-step instructions. We have printable instructions that you can download, too.

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How to Build a Brick Path

Posted by: on May 3rd, 2013 | 4 Comments

  Create a walkway with a unique, random pattern using brick-style pavers. Here are the step-by-step instructions. We have printable instructions that you can download, too.

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How to Build a Zipper Garden Path

Posted by: on April 26th, 2013 | 2 Comments

  This eye-catching garden path is easy to build in just one weekend. It’s practical and pretty, too. Here are the step-by-step instructions. (No pun intended.) We have printed instructions that you download, too. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate TIME: One weekend COST: $200 TOOLS & MATERIALS • 20 12-inch x 12-inch paver stones • 20 bags of sand paver [...]

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Top Grilling Recipes on Our Grilling Board on Pinterest

Posted by: on April 24th, 2013 | Make A Comment

  The grilling recipes are the most popular part of The Home Depot’s Grills & Outdoor Cooking board on Pinterest. It’s no wonder; one of the joys of grilling is dazzling your family and guests with amazing feats of outdoor cooking prowess. Always having a new, awesome recipe up your sleeve is one way to [...]

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How to Build a DIY Vertical Garden

Posted by: on April 19th, 2013 | Make A Comment

    This charming DIY vertical garden is so easy to make, and it will make your patio look beautiful. It’s perfect for a small patio, if you live in an apartment or a condo, but it will dress up a bare corner on any size patio or deck. Skill Level: Beginner Time: About 45 [...]

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