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Nancy Today: Lights for the teapot pergola

I’m getting all the lights working on the pergola again

Extreme Upcycling Episode 2 Part 1: Pergola

Part one of episode 2. I’m experimenting with Youtube’s video editor. In this episode I take apart a pergola I found behind myself and construct a mysterious structure with wheels. What will it be?

Master Bath Remodel 3D Rendering

This is a 3D rendering I created in Chief Architect’s BHG Designer Pro 7 of my future master bathroom remodel. Currently I have a 40 square foot bathroom with a very small one sink vanity and tiny shower. Our plans are to remodel it to double the size with room for a double sink vanity, spa tub and shower.

Advice on Home Extensions & Additions

An information video with top building expert Brian Berry FMB

How to Build a Deck

A 10 step process describing how to build a pressure treated deck. This is a 2 level deck with benches, a bbq island, and a pergola. The bbq island contains plenty of counter space, a cold water sink, a portable bbq, and a mini fridge. Pressure treated wood and cement boards were used to build the bbq island while stone effects was used for the finishing. The backside of the deck has a door of storage and access to the plumbing. This is a great place to store fire-burning wood and extra propane tanks. No rails were used in the building process, benches and stairs protect the perimeter of the deck. The stair treads were overhung by 2 inches so that rope lighting could be installed under it. This provides ample lighting for each step and warmth to the overall ambiance. The pergola was made with 4×4 posts instead of the usual 2×6’s or 2×8’s. Adding notches to the pergola beams allowed me to place my posts on an angle to give it a diamond shape look. The fibreglass columns add beauty to the architecture. The two tone stains add a unique perspective to the deck. Use semi-transparent stain instead of a solid stain. With semi-transparent the stain just fades over time; solid stains will chip like paint and has to be sanded. For new wood fresh from the mill remember to remove the mill glaze before staining. This allows the stain to penetrate deeper into the wood allowing for a longer life span. The funrniture was bought from Gracious Living and the furnishings (plants and candles …

Deck, Pergola, Plants and me

This is the story of the creation of a sancturary for me. The connection of man and plant is eternal and vital to our existence.

Monkey at the Home and Garden Show

Monkey goes to the Maine Home, Remodeling and Garden Show at the Cumberland County Civic center, with the usual results. Many thanks to the vacuum cleaner guy, Phillip at Imported Motor Cars in Freeport, Jon at Billy Sweet Chimney Sweep and The Pickle Lady! (from www.picklesandthings.com) Music is by Erwann et Les Seraphins “La Coeur a Flots” www.myspace.com or at www.landedmusic.com

Home and Remodeling Showcase – HBA NKY.wmv

Garden Wall Installation (part 6)

Chris Orser Landscaping, Inc. (215) 249-1236. Doylestown, PA. Watch as we build a natural filedstone retaining wall (part 6)

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