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A timber deck adds value and lifestyle appeal to any Australian home, but without proper protection, it can become a costly problem. Termites and rot are two of the biggest threats to timber decking, ...

With drought conditions persisting across the Tampa Bay area, fire dangers remain a growing concern for homeowners. Dry vegetation, low humidity, and rising temperatures can quickly turn small sparks ...

Unauthorised works at a Cold War nuclear bunker can be put right, planning experts have decided. The Royal Observer Corp (ROC ...

Property owners are cutting back parts of houses on Del Playa as the cliff erodes. Meanwhile, Santa Barbara County’s rental inspection program is underway. And folks talk about what could make I.V. a ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

There’ s a very good chance you own something made of wood that’ s exposed to the weather. It might be a fence, a deck, a dock, patio furniture, wood siding or a shed. Redwood and western red cedar ...

Patio chairs don't come cheap. Luckily, this Costco favorite will prevent them from fading in the sun and getting soggy in the rain, ensuring they last.

White vinegar can help clean wooden garden furniture as you prepare your garden for the warmer months of spring and summer.

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