Outdoors Questions

Below are outdoor questions and answers from homeowners, like you, and outdoor experts, such as landscapers, landscape architects, lawn care specialists, and pool maintenance experts. Whether you are interested in lawn care and plant selection or you want to add a new patio or deck to your house, we have home improvement guidance for you! If you don't find the information you are looking for about improving your home's outdoor areas and landscape design, simply ask one of our home improvement experts. It's free and only takes a minute!


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Is it normal when replacing windows to rip out part of the exterior wall around each window?
Expert Answered by Adkins and Sons Inc. on Jun 6, 2010

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Any good, affordable tips for enhancing curb appeal?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Mar 24, 2010

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What are the best drought tolerant plants?
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How big of a project is it to remove paint from a brick facade?
Expert Answered by All Phase Painting on Nov 30, 2009

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How much does it cost to replace a sliding glass door?
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What types of stones are good for walkways in a backyard?
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In need of a classy deck that will withstand lots of sun and heat.
Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009

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How much does it cost to put a little pond in your backyard?
Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 29, 2009

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What are the common plants that I see in center medians?
Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 16, 2009

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Would you reccomend hiring a professional landscaper to excavate?
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How much does it cost to replace sliding glass doors with french doors?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on May 27, 2010

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What is the best type of roofing material?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on Dec 16, 2009

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We have a composite deck on our new home. When it is windy it whistles. Could the fact that the skirt/fascia boards are a waffle design with no end c
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Oct 28, 2010

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Is a hardwood deck or a composite deck a better investment?
Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on May 28, 2010

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What's the most durable and most real looking of the composite decking materials?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010

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Any thoughts on Azek composite decks?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010

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Is Trex decking a dependable brand?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010

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Is a high-end garage door a good investment?
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how much is a interlocking clay roof tile
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What decking materials require the least amount of maintenance?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on May 25, 2010

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How much does a solar heating system cost for a pool?
Expert Answered by Moonworks Home Improvement on May 17, 2010

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Haven't replaced my gutters in years. Any reason to replace them now, such as innovation in gutter design or technology?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on May 5, 2010

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Why does my Trex Deck flake?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010

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Trex Transcend?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010

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Is TimberTech more slippery than painted wood decking?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010

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Does TimberTech look like real wood?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010

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Anyone seen these new Jeld-Wen Custom Fiberglass doors with the wood finish?
Expert Answered by Adkins and Sons Inc. on Mar 4, 2010

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Can you really add a fire pit to your TimberTech deck?
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on May 18, 2010

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How much will it cost to replace floor to ceiling windows with french doors?
Expert Answered by Crestview Doors on Jan 13, 2010

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Do composite decks, such as trex, stand up better to extreme heat and extreme cold?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jan 13, 2010

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What tools do I need to install my own fence?
Expert Answered by Superior Fence Products, LLC on Dec 4, 2009

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What do I have to do to prep my yard for a fence?
Expert Answered by Superior Fence Products, LLC on Dec 4, 2009

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What are some types of plants, other than ivy, that will climb and cover a fence?
Expert Answered by Superior Fence Products, LLC on Nov 30, 2009

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Bougenvelia or Star Jasmine?
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How much does it cost to put up a trellis?
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Are there nontoxic plants that will repel cats from your yard?
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PVC vs. Galvanized irrigation lines?
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What are some tall, fast growing shrubs?
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What is the best type of wood species for a fence?
Expert Answered by Superior Fence Products, LLC on Nov 30, 2009

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Is tree trimming expensive?
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What does drought tolerant mean?
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Sod vs. Seed??
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What options do I have for dead patches in my lawn?
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Any tips for taking care of bougainvillea?
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Replace a sprinkler system?
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How long will a typical landscaping job take?
Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009

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Are there any options for a non-electrical irrigation valve?
Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009

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Pro's/Con's to mulching or laying wood chips?
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Any recommendations for setting up a drip irrigation system?
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What's the best way to remove a large area of ivy and not worry about it growing back?
Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009