DIY Home Exterior Projects & Tips

Worried about "porch pirates" snatching packages? Here’s a deterrent. We're building our very own package drop box to protect our parcels and presents.

Prevent drafts from entering your home by adding door sweeps with our easy how-to guide.

In the first installment of our two-part series on eliminating drafts, we’re sharing how to add weather stripping to two doors: one using a door jamb weather strip kit, the other with self-adhesive foam.

Since this gate swings just fine, we’re not having to fix sagging or other problems. The homeowner wanted a new type of latch that was easy to operate from either side of the gate, and we replaced the hinges too.

Today we’re building a gate using the EasyGate No-Sag Gate Kit, which includes four black, sturdy, metal brackets; screws and hinges which you add to your own lumber; and a gate latch.

Did you know you can often repair a gate, rather than replacing it? Today we’re sharing a five-step guide for how to fix a sagging gate.

Did you know you can often repair a gate, rather than replacing it? But how do you decide when to repair your gate versus when to replace it? Here’s some information to help you make that decision.

We’re sharing how to easily install Trex landscape lighting, which showcases your home and provides extra security. 

Have a green thumb but nowhere to flex it? This DIY vertical planter is the perfect solution for small-space dwellers looking to grow a garden.

A well-lit house number post offers a warm (and clear) welcome to guests—and it's recommended by police and fire departments.

A framed-panel fence adds a nice, distinctive touch to your yard. (We're using a decorative panel from Modinex.)

A fence with horizontal boards is a great way to get some extra privacy while upping the curb appeal of your home.