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Posts tagged 'Outdoor structure'
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Loading...8 min readWall-Mounted Gazebos vs Freestanding: A Canadian Buying Guide
A wall-mounted gazebo borrows one wall from your house, shelters the patio door and leaves the rest of the yard open. Here is how attached models compare with freestanding ones, the eight feet of clear wall they need, and what a Canadian winter does to a roof fastened to your siding. -
Loading...11 min readHow to Store Firewood for a Canadian Winter: Racks, Covers & Seasoning
Wet wood is the reason a January fire disappoints, and storage is almost always the cause. Here is how to season, stack and cover firewood in Canada — sizing a rack by the cord, using covers correctly, and choosing the right spot in the yard before the snow arrives. -
Loading...9 min readWinter Car Shelters in Canada: Sizing, Anchoring & Timing
The garage is full, the second vehicle sleeps outside and the forecast has started to mention flurries. Here is how to size a winter car shelter to your vehicle, read the cover specifications, anchor it on asphalt or gravel, and stay inside your municipality's seasonal window. -
Loading...10 min readBackyard Greenhouse Buying Guide for Canadian Gardens
A greenhouse buys you four to eight extra weeks at each end of the Canadian growing season. Here is how to pick the size, cover and frame that suit your yard, from a balcony mini to a 12 x 20 ft heavy-duty hoop. -
Loading...9 min readWhat Size Storage Shed Do You Need? 8x6 to 12x12 in Canada
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Loading...10 min readCanopies Buying Guide: Pop-Up, Shade & Metal Canopies in Canada
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Loading...5 min readGazebo vs Pergola: Which Is Right for Your Canadian Backyard?
Solid roof or open top? We compare hardtop gazebos, shade-canopy pergolas and louvered pergolas for rain, snow, mosquitoes, light, cost and assembly in Canada. -
Loading...6 min readBest Pergolas for Canadian Backyards: Louvered, Shade-Canopy or Lattice?
Louvered aluminum, shade-canopy or lattice: which pergola suits a Canadian backyard? We compare rain protection, snow, wind, sizing and the models IPATIO customers buy most. -
Loading...14 min readHardtop vs Soft-Top Gazebos: Which Is Best for Canadian Backyards?
Hardtop or soft-top gazebo for your Canadian backyard? Compare steel and polycarbonate hardtops against polyester soft-tops for snow load, wind resistance, durability, and value from top brands like Sojag, Gazebo Penguin, and Corriveau. -
Loading...12 min readHow to Anchor a Gazebo on Any Surface: Concrete, Deck, Grass & Gravel
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Loading...12 min readHow to Set Up a ShelterLogic Portable Garage: Complete Assembly Guide
Complete step-by-step assembly guide for ShelterLogic portable garages. Covers ShelterCoat and ShelterTube models with tools needed, Canadian climate considerations, and the 7 most common mistakes to avoid.