How can I build a footpath from a door to the street that's economical and weather-resistant? [more inside]
posted by futureisunwritten on Oct 9, 2009 - 12 answers

DIY-Disaster Filter: I sealed my new (expensive) concrete patio with water based sealant. Followed the directions by cleaning it the day prior and waiting 24 hours for it to dry completely. Just as I was finishing my first coat it started to rain unexpectedly. Help me fix it! [more inside]
posted by shew on Oct 7, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm going to build a deck or patio in my backyard, but I'm trying to make the final decision between poured/stamped concrete, stone pavers, or a standard wood deck... [more inside]
posted by colemanm on Aug 4, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I enjoy my deck without being swarmed by bugs? [more inside]
posted by Fleebnork on Apr 19, 2009 - 19 answers

Please give me advice before I go out and buy patio furniture. [more inside]
posted by boots77 on Apr 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Does this lamp exist? I need a motion-activated flood/security light for the fenced patio right outside my bedroom, but I also want it to stay dimly lit during the remainder of the night and turn itself off in the morning. It needs to be weatherproof, and ugly is okay.
posted by halogen on Mar 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Advice on making those insulated plastic patio covers? [more inside]
posted by ZackTM on Jan 5, 2009 - 1 answer

Where should I look for reasonably priced replacement patio cushions, or even better replacement cushion covers? [more inside]
posted by lemonade on Oct 7, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I install a window air conditioner in a patio door? Are there special things I can buy to seal the top portion, or will I need to assemble something on my own? [more inside]
posted by bsdfish on Apr 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there an IKEA of the patio furniture world? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Nov 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Want to install a cat flap in a sliding glass 'patio' door. Your experiences? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Oct 5, 2007 - 13 answers

In our new house, I can't work out how to get out of the double glazed sliding patio doors. They are locked, and I think I have the key (well, I have a key), but they just won't open. What am I missing? [more inside]
posted by handee on Aug 17, 2007 - 11 answers

Recommendations for futon for backyard? We want to be able to sleep outside during the summer, and fold it into a couch otherwise. Can't seem to find something that seems durable for outside (Southern California), both in terms of the frame and the cushion/mattress. Thanks!
posted by krudiger on Jun 8, 2007 - 2 answers

Remodel Filter: Looking for scrap granite / mica countertops for some home remodel projects - or how to go about begging for them. [more inside]
posted by jimmy0x52 on Jan 19, 2007 - 8 answers

toronto dining: a friend of mine is leaving toronto for a job in spain and is getting some friends together for dinner. she's looking for a nice restaurant, not terrifically expensive since everyone's a student, ideally a mellow sort of place with a patio or outdoors seating, and by the lake or at least with a nice view. or at least somewhere with that kind of casual summery atmosphere. got any suggestions?
posted by sergeant sandwich on Aug 3, 2006 - 4 answers

The deck / patio on my mother's house is completely exposed to the sun and umbrellas haven't been working as shade providers. The wind breaks them. Or they provide insufficient shading. Besides building a roof over the deck, what else can we try to turn her deck into a nicely shaded space?
posted by Aghast. on May 28, 2006 - 18 answers

In search of eco-friendly patio furniture. We'd like to get a nice table and four chairs for the pending badass wooden deck in the backyard. Budget would be somewhere in the vicinity of $150-$250. Are we delusional?
posted by Ufez Jones on Mar 30, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm working on a patio project at home, and I'm trying to calculate the square footage of an area that's in the shape of an irregular pentagram. It's about 19ft 6 inches long at it's base, and then has measurements of 70", 93", 43", and 16ft (192in). Is there a utility online I can use to calculate this area, or possibly a feature in Visio that I can use to do this with? Many thanks in advance for any time you take to post.
posted by DCTapeworm on Sep 1, 2005 - 4 answers

GardeningFilter: is there an irrigation system that easily waters plants in containers on a patio? [more inside]
posted by quadog on Jul 12, 2005 - 8 answers

I'm moving into a new apartment in Chicago on June 1st, and I'm hoping to be able to have window boxes. There's also a ground-floor patio (shared with one other person), and I'm thinking of starting some container-type gardening. Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by bibbit on May 9, 2005 - 4 answers