Posts tagged decking
Common Code Requirements For Decks
0February 12, 2013
Many homeowners dream of having a deck, and every home should be entitled to have one, right? Well, it depends on where you live. Each city in the U.S. has requirements about the structures you can build on your property. In some areas, you can’t even dream about decking until you’ve obtained a permit. While getting a permit for a simple deck can seem like a hassle, the building codes attached to them ensure the safety of your family and reduce your personal liability risks. [...]
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Drill :: Review and Comparison
5June 13, 2012
by John Poole
in tools
Building Moxie, on behalf of The Home Depot, recently asked me to review two Ryobi 18V cordless drills: Ryobi's Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) powered 1/2" 18V Cordless Drill (P204 drill/P850 kit), and their newer, 18V Lithium Ion ONE+ Compact Cordless Drill (P208B drill/P816 kit). [...]
Building Moxie with Shannon Rogers :: An Interview with Shannon Rogers of McIlvain Lumber
0November 18, 2011
Now, while I am a super big fan of wood, in fact -- I love it, I can’t claim really to know all that much about it. Or at least this is how I felt after walking the yard with Shannon Rogers. Shannon, you see, is not only McIlvain's Director of Marketing, he is also a furniture maker, an instructor and, well, a blogger. And quite a prolific one at that. (I reprinted one of his articles here in early October.) [ . . . ]
BMoxies 2nd Ever Photo Week – Day 5 (Vernacular or Not, the Rooftop Deck Speaks My Language, Hon)
0July 29, 2011
by jb bartkowiak
in In the 'Hood
The Decks of Baltimore's Rowhomes -- a photo essay for sure (and even more slam dunk if someone would be willing to hire me for a day) . . . from the most utilitarian, almost slapped together, to the highly engineered and architected (though all do require official-like papers). Multi-tiered or a simple pier, you’d find many in pressure-treated and some that employ materials seen only in commercial applications and/or in a hospitality setting. [ . . . ]
Above-Ground Pools: Three Solutions for Sprucing One Up
8May 11, 2011
An above ground pool seemed like the best choice for my wallet, but then I began to think of the stigma/image/everything else that goes with one in your yard. All I can think about is the one my less than refined neighbors have that takes up their entire yard, the ones collecting rain water and leaves, and the ones that are empty with one side collapsed and lying on the ground. These are clearly not what I want people to see in my yard. So, I got to thinking of some ways that I can make my children's dreams/current desires come true without ruining my yard or savings account. [ . . . ]
