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Driveway Paving Options

by DHW Editors in Build & Install, Home Exterior

When it comes to paving your driveway, you have a number of options to choose from.  Some driveway paving materials are more expensive than others and each has a completely different finished look, so choosing one driveway paving option over another is about more than simply cost.   If you are considering paving a driveway yourself, [...]

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Maintaining Roll Up Awnings

by DHW Editors in Clean & Maintain, Home Exterior, Outdoor Living

Roll up awnings, or retractable awnings as they’re also known, are a great option for homeowners, providing shade and protection from the rain when needed, but easily rolling up when not.  There are two basic types of roll up awnings – motorized roll up awnings and manual roll up awnings.  While the motorized models will [...]

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DIY Guttering Cleaning and Maintenance Guide

by DHW Editors in Clean & Maintain, Home Exterior, Outdoor Living

If you own a home, then one task you periodically have to take care of, unless you hire someone to do it for you, is maintaining your home’s guttering system.  Guttering consists of the rain gutters and downspouts that are attached to your home that work to draw water away from your roof and the [...]

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Installing PreHung uPVC French Doors

by DHW Editors in Build & Install, Home Exterior, Living Areas

A set of French doors can really make a decorative statement in your home and can not only let in tons of light, but can also add beauty and sophistication to your home.  And by opting for uPVC French doors, rather than wooden or basic vinyl French doors, you can not only enjoy the good [...]

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DIY Driveway Lighting Design and Installation

by DHW Editors in Build & Install, Home Exterior, Outdoor Living, Plan & Design

Adding some driveway lighting is a great way to add to the look of the front of your home, and also makes it easier to navigate the sometimes treacherous path of staying on the pavement of the driveway while not running off onto the grass or into the flower beds (this is especially important for [...]

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