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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 organic fertilizer better for the environment? Is it effective?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 27, 2009
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  RatingPlanting some perennials - mums, asters, sedums. Any care advice?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 27, 2009
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  RatingWhat Wood should be used for planter boxes
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 24, 2009
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  RatingWhat can I do to maximize flowering bulbs?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 24, 2009
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  RatingShould I seal my driveway w/ latex sealer?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 24, 2009
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  RatingLead in a home garden?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 24, 2009
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  RatingDoes anyone know of a good color to paint my tudor-style house?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 19, 2009
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  RatingAre there energy efficient options for outdoor lighting?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 17, 2009
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  RatingWhat does it cost to replace a sliding glass door with french doors?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 16, 2009
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  RatingCan you use granite counters outdoors?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 16, 2009
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  RatingHow much does patio installation cost?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 15, 2009
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  RatingHow can I tell if my gutters have soffit rot or not?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 14, 2009
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  RatingHow do you know when an oak tree should be cut down?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 14, 2009
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  RatingIs Cabot or Sikkens the better decking stain product?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 14, 2009
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  RatingHow can I stop squirrels from digging up my spring flower bulbs?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 14, 2009
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  RatingAre there attractive alternatives to grass for front and back yards?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 14, 2009
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  RatingWhy would the lining of my spa start to bubble?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 7, 2009
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  RatingTile roofing or shingles? Which one is better?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 6, 2009
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  RatingHow much does it cost to replace the roofing on an average sized house?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 6, 2009
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  RatingInterested in a customer or semi-custom wood garage door. What can you tell me?
  Posted in Outdoors on Sep 1, 2009
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  RatingHow often should you get your chimney sweeped?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 27, 2009
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  RatingHow much should it cost to repave a driveway?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 26, 2009
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  RatingHow much will it cost to change wood siding into vinyl?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 25, 2009
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  RatingHow hard it is to install my own window shutters?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 25, 2009
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  RatingShould I paint my concrete driveway?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 25, 2009
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  RatingWhat types of plants and flowers will deer not eat?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 23, 2009
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  RatingHow often do we need to seal our concrete driveway?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 23, 2009
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  RatingHow do I prepare the exterior walls of my house for stone coverings?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 22, 2009
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  RatingHow do I resod my lawn?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 22, 2009
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  RatingCan you recommend a paint that won't blister outdoors in extreme heat?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 21, 2009
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  RatingWhy should I preserve my home's slate roof?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 21, 2009
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  RatingMy wife wants to put in an outdoor kitchen by our pool - Is this worth it?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 18, 2009
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  RatingHow much does it cost to put in a built-in grill on a patio?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 18, 2009
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  RatingWhat is the cost and effort involved in building an outdoor fireplace?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 18, 2009
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  RatingHow do I choose between tile and slate roofing for my French style house?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 18, 2009
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  RatingWhat is the difference between drought tolerant and drought resistant plants?
  Posted in Outdoors on Aug 18, 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

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• 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

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• 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 my back yard for protection from a 10 ft drop to a water ravine?
  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