IntroductionAn inviting boardwalk and attractive wall accent panels are the finishing touches you didn't know your backyard needed. The boardwalk provides an elegant path, and the accent walls tie it all together. Best of all, they’re built with composite decking, which is easy to clean and will look good for years to come. Tools Required Materials Required 3-in construction screwsComposite DeckingDeck joist tapeDrainage rockHidden fasteners systemPressure-treated 2x4 lumber Family Handyman

Which is the best hammer head? How heavy should it be? Most hammer heads weigh anywhere between 16 and 22 ounces. But that can be a little misleading because there is no industry standard on how to weigh a hammer head. Weighing a hammer head with wooden and fiberglass handles is straightforward: just take off the head off the handle and weight it. But there is more of a gray area when it comes to hammers that are made with integrated steel handles and strike guards.

TikTok’s newest “IT girl” Alix Earle’s videos have mostly been about candid recaps of her life as a college student. Her TikTok @alixearle, which entertained 5.6 million followers, has given her fame and a platform to put her thoughts and ideas and introduce a bigger crowd to her friends and family. Alix shot to fame by documenting her daily life at the University of Miami. Since then and until her graduating from college in May 2023, her TikTok has been a place for so much more.

Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Add Simple Spa Elements to the Bathroom Stay clean, serene and relatively bare bones for a relaxing getaway vibe that’s easy to maintain and clean. Invest in higher-quality fixtures; they’ll look better and last longer. Matte black looks luxe but can collect hard-water stains. Make sure metals match and look cohesive. Tile is durable and easy clean, whether it’s a classic white subway tile or a bold Moroccan fish scale.

Buying land to build a house or cabin is a big deal, and comes with many important considerations. Lot size and characteristics, soil composition, lakeshore type, road access and connectivity are just a few factors you should examine carefully when land shopping. Equally important is utility access. Unless you’re planning to go completely off-grid on a remote parcel of land with no neighbors or towns nearby, you’ll need things like a domestic water supply, sewage disposal and a connection to the electrical grid.