Category: Patio and Decking

State data shows a steady decline in Virginia's recycling rate between 2021 and 2024, and a new report from the state Department of General Services highlights some difficulties Virginia agencies face in implementing recycling programs. The report was a result of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Executive Order 17, a 2022 effort to divert more of the… Continue reading Virginia’s recycling programs are making little progress

Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock New buildings sometimes lack character, as do conversions that lack construction quality. To breathe life into boring decor, look for vintage-inspired finds for your home. Jasmine Roth, star of HGTV's “Help!” I Wrecked My House” has lots of ideas on how to do just that. When she's not busy fixing DIY… Continue reading HGTV star Jasmine Roth shares her money-saving tip for sprucing up a room

“Deck Company in Charlotte, NC” Green Exterior Remodeling now offers custom deck building and exterior remodeling services in Charlotte, NC. With over 20 years of experience, they specialize in custom patios, sunrooms, enclosed patios and screened porches. By using high-quality materials like Trex decking, they create long-lasting, beautiful, and functional spaces tailored to every home.… Continue reading Green Exterior Remodeling is expanding its deck building services to Charlotte, NC

A Cary man has been charged with possession of weapons of mass destruction after bomb-making materials were found. According to the warrants, the materials included gunpowder, flint, PVC pipe, safety wire and pipe sealant, which were found in a brown paper bag on the floor on the passenger side of Lawrence's vehicle. An explosive device… Continue reading Cary man charged with bomb-like material in vehicle :: WRAL.com

Whether it was an architect's radical indoor/outdoor residence in São Paulo, a tiny cabin in Washington for an owner who loved the outdoors, or a kid-friendly home in Australia with jungle gyms in the hallway and secret tunnels, adventurous design was the trend of 2024 of the day among our Instagram audience. Here's what else… Continue reading The 20 houses with the most likes on our Instagram in 2024

What's new NATO's military capabilities face significant risks from China's near-total dominance of seven critical materials essential to defense technologies. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense via email for comment. Why it matters Earlier this month, the 32-member NATO Defense Group released a report identifying “twelve defense-critical… Continue reading NATO's defenses are vulnerable to China's control of seven materials

As the first notes of Mariah Carey's classic “All I want for Christmas is you” begins to echo through every store, the Christmas spirit begins. Once the Christmas tree is decorated, it's time to deck the halls with lights and ornaments – all of which rely on minerals from the earth. From a Christmas tree… Continue reading Deck the Halls: The Role of Mining at Christmas – Special Article

We may receive a commission for purchases made through links. Mohammad Mashhood/Shutterstock Outdoor kitchens are a trend in and of themselves – once you start thinking about how you can take your cooking routine to the great outdoors, you'll immediately find some outdoor kitchen designs that you'll want to have in your own… Continue reading Next year's outdoor kitchen bar trend that looks and feels good

WASHINGTON – TIME magazine included Cambium Carbon's Carbon Smart Wood in its list of the best inventions of 2024. The company focuses on using fallen trees in urban areas to create valuable products while reinvesting proceeds into reforestation initiatives. According to Cambium's website. “We target wood affected by the four Ds: disease, decay, disaster and… Continue reading Cambium Carbon's Smart Wood is named Best Invention of 2024 by TIME

Photography by Elizabeth Carababas; Styling by Abby Pendergrast Elizabeth Carababas Gone are the days of endlessly scrolling through real estate listings on Zillow, filtering solely by location and budget. The real estate hub has further expanded its search capabilities, allowing locations to be searched by commute time and nearby schools, as well as specific features… Continue reading The Most Searched Home Features on Zillow in 2024