You know Joe Lamp’l as host of the “Growing A Greener World” show on PBS and of the Joe Gardener podcast, but apparently besides being a great gardener, he also had a show on the DIY Network for three years. So before all my vining crops and tomatoes need support, or the seedlings are screaming to be gridded out at proper spacing and other such impending issues, Joe shared some proactive garden organizing tips, DIY-style, based on the wire panels.Read along as you listen to the April 2, 2018 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on iTunes or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here).joe lamp’l’s diy garden projects using livestock panelsQ. Welcome back, Joe. I’m ready for some he
DIY Deck Skirting
07.07.2023 - 21:43 / hometalk.com
Whenever we would sit on our finished patio, all we could see was the eye-sore of our under deck. We didn’t like the look of traditional lattice but decided we needed to do something. We came across the idea to use wood slats and fell in love! This was an easy project that made a big impact on our outdoor space.
What you’ll need:
Pressure treated 1x6s
Pressure treated 2x4s
Deck screws
Step 1: Install supports
First we used the 2x4s to install supports under the deck. We attached one every 6 ft or so, using 3 inch decking screws.
Step 2: Install 1x6s
Next we cut and installed our 1x6s onto the supports using 2 inch decking screws. We started from the top down and left no space between the boards, but this is where you can get creative! You can use different wood thicknesses, and different spacing to create a unique look.
Step 3: Add corner details
Finally, we added some vertical pieces onto the corners to cover up the rough edges. This gave it a more finished look.
This fixed our problem of the ugly under deck, and really completed the look of our outdoor space. It was such an easy project and made such a big impact.
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