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  • Deck and Stairway
  • Glass balusters create a safe, see-through railing for the deck, and a new stairway provides access to the backyard.
    From "Grounds for Improvement"
    episode DGFI-312


    (Continued from page 2)

    Finishing Touches Under the Deck

    Plants
    2 cubic yards mulch
    21 daylilies

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    Using a sledgehammer and a lot of elbow grease, Jackie Taylor leads the crew in removing an unwanted cinderblock wall from the veranda beneath the deck (figure A). They also clear an area for a flowerbed, plant some cheery daylilies and spread a layer of mulch (figure B). The lower veranda is much more attractive and functional.

    Photo

    Figure A

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    Figure B




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    RESOURCES :

    Glass Balusters
    Style: Scenic Glass Balusters
    Deckorators
    Website: www.Deckorators.com

    Cedar Lumber
    Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
    Website: www.realcedar.org

    Plants
    The Novalis Network of Growers
    Website: www.novalisinc.com

    Delta Power Tools
    Website: www.deltaportercable.com

    Sure-Loc Edging
    Website: www.surelocedging.com

    Porter-Cable Tools
    Website: www.deltaportercable.com

    Iron-Clad Gloves
    Website: www.iclad.com

    Goody's Family Clothing, Inc.
    Website: www.goodysonline.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane