Sharon Lee

A pergola isn’t just shade; it’s either shade or a way to shape sunlight (which are two very different things). And while most folks select … Read more

There you are: a measuring tape and some lattice panels standing before you. Your job appears easy; just add a few panels around the perimeter. … Read more

We’ve all done it: Drawn out a rough sketch and bought wood, only to find out our bench for back of deck stops three feet … Read more

It’s a nice straight line. You have a board in your hands made from composite material and a drill. Summer comes around, hot days warm … Read more

There’s one particular type of moment in deck-building where you enters a state of panic. You’ve ordered the lumber, cut the joists, and confidently slapped … Read more

At some point, you’ve probably grabbed a tape measure and set out in your yard with one specific intention: stabilize this hillside. Build a wall. … Read more

The problem: Most retaining walls fall apart not because their building blocks is inadequate, but because they hold water behind them. Sounds easy enough, but … Read more

If I were to ask most folks who have built a pergola what size they bought for shade cloth, they would say “I measured my … Read more

There’s a certain kind of frustration that comes from underestimating the task of garden edging. The enthusiasm begins; the diversion in the driveway (with rolls … Read more

A driveway is a simple rectangle. Most folks assume they know how much material their driveway will require: just multiply length by the width, right? … Read more