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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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  RatingIs 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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  RatingIs a high-end garage door a good investment?
  Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Jun 2, 2010
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  Ratinghow much is a interlocking clay roof tile
  Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Jun 1, 2010
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  Answer3
  RatingIs a hardwood deck or a composite deck a better investment?
  Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on May 28, 2010
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  RatingHow much does it cost to replace sliding glass doors with french doors?
  Expert Answered by D. S. Long Construction, Inc. on May 27, 2010
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  RatingWhat decking materials require the least amount of maintenance?
  Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on May 25, 2010
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  RatingWho makes a better entry door Provia or Therma-Tru?
  Answered by Craig on May 24, 2010
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  RatingCan 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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  RatingHow much does a solar heating system cost for a pool?
  Expert Answered by Moonworks Home Improvement on May 17, 2010
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  RatingHaven'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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  RatingWhat'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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  RatingAny thoughts on Azek composite decks?
  Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010
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  RatingWhy does my Trex Deck flake?
  Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010
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  RatingTrex Transcend?
  Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010
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  RatingIs TimberTech more slippery than painted wood decking?
  Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010
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  RatingIs Trex decking a dependable brand?
  Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010
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  RatingDoes TimberTech look like real wood?
  Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Mar 29, 2010
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  RatingAny good, affordable tips for enhancing curb appeal?
  Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on Mar 24, 2010
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  RatingAnyone 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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  RatingWhat are the best drought tolerant plants?
  Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Feb 10, 2010
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  Answer1
  RatingHow 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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  RatingDo 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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  RatingWhat is the best type of roofing material?
  Expert Answered by D. S. Long Construction, Inc. on Dec 16, 2009
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  RatingWhat tools do I need to install my own fence?
  Expert Answered by Superior Fence Products, LLC on Dec 4, 2009
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  RatingWhat 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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  RatingWhat 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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  RatingWhat 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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  RatingHow 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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  RatingHow much does it cost to replace a sliding glass door?
  Answered by Kennet J. Manuel on Oct 12, 2009
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  RatingBougenvelia or Star Jasmine?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 29, 2009
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  RatingIs tree trimming expensive?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 29, 2009
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  RatingWhat does drought tolerant mean?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 29, 2009
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  RatingHow 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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  RatingWhat are the common plants that I see in center medians?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 16, 2009
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  RatingSod vs. Seed??
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 15, 2009
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  RatingWhat options do I have for dead patches in my lawn?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 15, 2009
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  RatingWhat types of stones are good for walkways in a backyard?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 15, 2009
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  RatingHow much does it cost to put up a trellis?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 15, 2009
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  RatingAre there nontoxic plants that will repel cats from your yard?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingAny tips for taking care of bougainvillea?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingReplace a sprinkler system?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingHow long will a typical landscaping job take?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingIn 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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  RatingAre there any options for a non-electrical irrigation valve?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingPVC vs. Galvanized irrigation lines?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingPro's/Con's to mulching or laying wood chips?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingWould you reccomend hiring a professional landscaper to excavate?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingAny recommendations for setting up a drip irrigation system?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingWhat'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
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  RatingWhat are some tall, fast growing shrubs?
  Answered by Cj De Carpio D on Sep 1, 2009

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• Is it normal when replacing windows to rip out part of the exterior wall around each window?
  Answered in Outdoors on Jun 6, 2010
• Is a high-end garage door a good investment?
  Answered in Outdoors on Jun 2, 2010
• how much is a interlocking clay roof tile
  Answered in Outdoors on Jun 1, 2010
• Is a hardwood deck or a composite deck a better investment?
  Answered in Outdoors on May 28, 2010
• How much does it cost to replace sliding glass doors with french doors?
  Answered in Outdoors on May 27, 2010
• What decking materials require the least amount of maintenance?
  Answered in Outdoors on May 25, 2010
• Who makes a better entry door Provia or Therma-Tru?
  Posted in Outdoors on May 24, 2010
• Can you really add a fire pit to your TimberTech deck?
  Answered in Outdoors on May 18, 2010
• How much does a solar heating system cost for a pool?
  Answered in Outdoors on May 17, 2010
• Haven't replaced my gutters in years. Any reason to replace them now, such as innovation in gutter design or technology?
  Answered in Outdoors on May 5, 2010

Newest Highest Rated Unanswered

• How much does it cost to replace sliding glass doors with french doors?
  Answered in Outdoors on May 27, 2010
• What is the best type of roofing material?
  Answered in Outdoors on Dec 16, 2009
• Is it normal when replacing windows to rip out part of the exterior wall around each window?
  Answered in Outdoors on Jun 6, 2010
• Is a hardwood deck or a composite deck a better investment?
  Answered in Outdoors on May 28, 2010
• What's the most durable and most real looking of the composite decking materials?
  Answered in Outdoors on Mar 29, 2010
• Any thoughts on Azek composite decks?
  Answered in Outdoors on Mar 29, 2010
• Is Trex decking a dependable brand?
  Answered in Outdoors on Mar 29, 2010
• Any good, affordable tips for enhancing curb appeal?
  Answered in Outdoors on Mar 24, 2010
• What are the best drought tolerant plants?
  Answered in Outdoors on Feb 10, 2010
• Is a high-end garage door a good investment?
  Answered in Outdoors on Jun 2, 2010

Newest Highest Rated Unanswered

• How much does it cost to replace two windows with sliding glass doors? Some brick will have to be cut and the location is in the dining room.
  Posted in Outdoors on Jul 27, 2010
• How much value is typically added to a house by putting in a pool?
  Posted in Outdoors on Jul 9, 2010
• What are common high-quality woods used in fences?
  Posted in Outdoors on Jul 7, 2010
• How much effort is having a pond in your yard?
  Posted in Outdoors on Jun 28, 2010
• DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT TO ERECT A 3 FT FENCE IN BACK YARD FOR PROTECTION FROM 10 FT DROP TO WATER RAVINE? tHANK yOU nANCY cORNETT
  Posted in Outdoors on Jun 28, 2010
• When building a tree bench, what should I be careful of in order to not harm the tree?
  Posted in Outdoors on Jun 25, 2010
• Has anyone installed a Kwikset Smartkey lock?
  Posted in Outdoors on Jun 25, 2010
• Can anyone give me the basics on caring for a house with a wood shingle exterior?
  Posted in Outdoors on Jun 10, 2010
• Is it still true that flat roofs leak more often than sloped roofs?
  Posted in Outdoors on Jun 4, 2010
• How often does a shingle roof need to be replaced?
  Posted in Outdoors on Jun 3, 2010