4 Deck Designs for Amazing Outdoor Spaces!

Amazingly Simple Home Deck Design Ideas!

Crafting the perfect deck for your home is about more than what materials you use. A backyard escape should also tell a story through design — and invite you to become lost in the narrative. When it comes to building and designing an outdoor deck, there is a lot of planning and design-making. To get…

Repairing Concrete Edges & Corners

Repair broken edges and corners on concrete steps, curbs, slabs and walls without the use of forms with QUIKRETE Quick-Setting Cement, along with QUIKRETE Acrylic Fortifier. Project Instructions: When working with cement-based products, always wear eye protection and waterproof gloves. Step 1: Clean the surface of the damaged area by removing any loose material such…

How to Refinish Your Wood Deck

Refinishing your wood deck every few years is necessary maintenance. Start by cleaning the deck with a deck cleaner of your choice. Cover your plants and avoid painted areas. After cleaning, be sure to rinse the deck really well. Then, let it sit for 2 days. GNH recommends using Cabot Exterior Stain to protect your…

Install Exterior Window Yourself

Replacing your windows is a great way to make your home more energy efficient, and can help you save money by lowering your heating and cooling bills. Replacing your own windows is not as difficult as you might think, and GNH can help you with your Marvin window installation. Once you have removed your old…

How to Measure Windows

How to Measure Windows for Replacement

If you’re going to install replacement windows, it pays to measure windows correctly the first time and avoid the headache of placing an incorrect order. How to Measure Windows 101: Always measure the entire window, not just the glass. This includes the frame and trim as well as the window glass. When recording measurements, follow…

Raised Garden Bed

DIY: How to Create a Raised Garden Bed

Spring is here! That means it’s time to start your gardening projects in time to have delicious, fresh veggies and herbs, or a bountiful flower garden all summer long! Not enough space in your backyard for a big vegetable or flower garden? Raised garden beds are the perfect solution for gardeners with limited space! In…

Lawn Before Lawn Repair

DIY: Lawn Repair 101 – How to Fix Bare Spots

Ahhh! A lush lawn of perfect green! It’s what we all dream about when it’s summertime. The soft, rolling green backdrop to our cookouts, ballgames, BBQs and entertaining. That said, if you have a lawn with bald or bare spots, it can be frustrating to diagnose and fix. Do I Need Lawn Repair? It’s not…

garden oasis stone path

How to Create a Garden Oasis

An inviting yard provides a calm atmosphere, a tranquil retreat and a relaxing place to entertain. With springtime in full bloom, it’s time to start creating a detailed game-plan for your spectacular garden oasis! Remember, with a little bit of work and planning now, you can create a garden sanctuary to enjoy all season long…

How to Replace Windows in Zones

How to Replace Windows in Zones

Should you replace windows in zones? Replacement windows can save you as much as 15% on your energy bills while reducing wear and tear on heating and cooling systems. Plus, updated windows will improve your quality of life by introducing more light and fresh air to your favorite room or home office. If you’re overwhelmed…

yard cleanup

5 Things to Include on Your Yard Cleanup List

Can’t wait to get back out into the garden? Well, here’s the good news! It’s time to get a head start on your spring cleaning checklist, and that includes taking care of your yard and garden beds. To look and feel its best after the harshest winter months, your yard and gardens require spring cleaning…