Use Screws Instead of NailsWhen building a deck or fence, use the appropriate size screws instead of nails. In doing so, you can easily remove and replace the boards without damaging either the posts or the post rails.
Installing a Self-Closing GateThe gate to our front yard had a decent latch on it, but it was easy to not close properly. The gate kept getting left open and the dog would get out and run around the neighborhood.
Window Blind Slats for Privacy FenceWhen I used to have a chain link fence, I liked to run the slats from the blinds into the chain link in different color sequences. If you get creative enough, designs and even words can be seen or displayed.
Don't Discard Weather Beaten and Discolored Outdoor FixturesOur dilemma was the case of the cream yellow fence caps with lights. When we purchased our fence (white), we also needed the caps to go on to the tops of the fence post. The caps were from a different provider and were great for the first 2 years. Then the caps began to turn more and more this creamy yellow color and the lights no longer worked.