Sharon Lee

The dream was to finally buy that hot tub after a long week, only to realize your patio might not be big enough. Above is … Read more

So you’re constructing a backyard Neapolitan pizza oven. On paper, the kit appears sound. But concrete is all about thermal mass and weight distribution; it’s … Read more

So you’ve got your portable hot tub delivered and it’s sitting on its pallet, just waiting to be placed in its new home. Before you … Read more

Measure the run of the balcony, then count number of posts. To be code compliant, typically, you want no more than a 4” space between … Read more

Remember: Outdoor kitchens need to be about more than just looking good, they’re about how things flow. Where does heat from grill go? Can you … Read more

The most expensive error with lawn edging is not purchasing the correct materials, it’s underestimating your pin requirements. Do you have enough pins to anchor … Read more

A common mistake most of us make when building ponds is using an undersized liner. Pick out your material, dig your hole and then realize … Read more

Then you find yourself standing on bare ground with a realization: Your lawn is going to be very green, very soon, and also perhaps very … Read more

There’s a certain kind of panic setting a phone and a measuring tape down in your yard. How many rolls will I need to order? … Read more

We feel a particular kind of frustration when our trellis panels don’t quite line up with our fence run. Gardening is supposed to be intuitive, … Read more