If You See This Pattern on Your Porch, This Is What It Means

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VIEW ONLINE GET THE MAGAZINE Give a Gift With the right outdoor setup, you can enjoy a deck nearly year-round. If you're feeling inspired, today's Tip of the Day complements the deck project I found for you. Happy building!      — Rebecca Did You Know If You See This Pattern on Your Porch, This Is What It Means This peculiar squiggly pattern is caused by a certain type of garden pest. Learn why they do it and how to prevent it. READ MORE → Automotive Retractable Car Door Handles Look Cool — But Are They Actually Safe? China is banning certain retractable car door handles over safety concerns. Learn why, whether they're dangerous, and if others may follow. READ MORE → Outdoors Tyler Smith’s Backyard Movie Night Build Is an Upgrade You’ll Want To Steal Join Tyler Smith as he takes backyard movie night to the next level and whips up a fantastic dinner to complement the event. READ MORE → Tip of the Day When it comes to building a deck, the choice of material makes all the difference. Nearly as important as choosing lumber thick enough for your deck is choosing the right sort of lumber. Most “regular” wood won’t stand up to the elements for long, especially if your deck gets rained on regularly. That’s why there are only three lumber options for anyone serious about deck longevity: Eastern white cedar, redwood and pressure-treated spruce. GET MORE TIPS → Today I Learned What to Do If Your License Plate Accidentally Says Something NSFW Assigned a license plate you don't like? Learn what your options are and how states review plate combinations. READ MORE → Projects A DIY Guide to Building Deck Stairs Calculating the step dimensions, laying out stringers and building a sturdy set of deck stairs. READ MORE → Over on our Instagram, @familyhandyman, we're looking at how our dreams have changed from our 20s to our 30s. What did you want at 20 and do you still want it now?  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK  → $13 a Year! Get year round DIY inspiration! Get Inspired Know someone who would love this? SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER UnsubscribeManage PreferencesPrivacy Policy Trusted Media Brands, Inc. 1610 N 2nd St, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212 2026 Trusted Media Brands. All rights reserved.