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That outdoor air conditioner unit doesn't have to stick out like a sore thumb on your home. Here are some ways to conceal it or at least blend it in better.
With innovative hillside landscape ideas, such as terraced beds and low-maintenance plants, you can make the most of a sloped or hilly yard. A sloped yard doesn’t have to be a landscaping challenge.
Once upon a time, gabion walls were reserved for motorway embankments and industrial landscaping. After stealing the spotlight at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, though, these Instagram-worthy ...
Four years after the collapse of Champlain Towers South killed 98 people in Surfside, investigators piecing together the ...
Kentucky homes show how country charm and thoughtful details can boost curb appeal with warm touches and welcoming outdoor ...
Discover beautiful garden bench ideas to create a peaceful backyard spot perfect for relaxing, reading, or enjoying the view.
Using a deadman retaining wall, you can build a crosstie retaining wall for a simple, economical way to terrace uneven ground and reduce dirt erosion.
Wooden fences may be popular, but that doesn't mean they're always a reliable or fashionable choice. Some homes may be better ...
Read about West Elm’s Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Wallscape Planters, which come in black and white and two sizes.
In summer 2025, the City of Toronto is replacing a 90+ year old retaining wall on Halford Avenue. The new retaining wall system will use modern construction methods that meet today’s engineering ...
Learn how to calculate the lateral forces on a retaining wall due to soil weight and surcharge loads, using soil mechanics concepts and earth pressure theories.