Katie Hamilton

With energy costs rising, we all want to take advantage of natural breezes, and a screendoor is one way to do that. It invites a nice flow of air that...

To add an inviting element to your backyard, consider building an arbor, an outdoor accessory that's a popular feature in today's well dressed gardens. Place an arbor at the entrance...

A pergola can become a focal point in an ordinary yard because it creates an attractive outdoor living space for seating and dining, either as a standalone structure or used...

Vinyl siding was created to withstand the elements and not require painting, but there's plenty of old vinyl out there that could use a new topcoat finish. The key to...

Nothing beats a picket fence to add charm and character to a house while enclosing a yard for a sense of privacy. But there's nothing more annoying than a fence...

Someone who shall remain nameless backed the car over the garden hose squishing the end fitting so it was almost pancake flat and not very useful. Since the thought of...

Everyone we know who has an electronic fence for their dog agrees that it's a good way to keep their pet on their property. Today's invisible fences can give a...

A window air conditioning unit, designed for easy installation in a window opening, does a fine job of cooling a room. However, the unit in effect closes the window, preventing...

The flow of fresh air across roof shingles draws hot, moist attic air out through a ridge vent and pulls fresh air into the attic through soffit vents. This roof...

You can't beat the rugged good looks and durability of brick pavers to make a dramatic walkway to a front door or a winding path through a garden. It's an...