Porch gate

We have recently been doing some renovations outside since we got our pool up! We were needing a solution to keep our little one from accessing it so we placed…

We have recently been doing some renovations outside since we got our pool up! We were needing a solution to keep our little one from accessing it so we placed…

DIY dog gates can keep your dog safely isolated and out of trouble while giving more space to roam than a crate. Check out our DIY dog gate blueprints here!

Today is one of those days where Parker just seems to be into everything. He is freaky fast, and has seemed to find the one or two things I haven’t baby proofed even though the house is filled with all sorts of toys just for him. I’m convinced I could have just bought water bottles, rolls of toilet

No more fumbling with finicky gate latches or rusted steel sliding bolts! These unique pet gates will allow you to let your dog lounge off-leash in safety and comfort on your porch or deck - or guide them to a fenced yard where they can play or get down to "business". Visitors will be intrigued

Did you ever have an irrational fear? Something that totally doesn’t make sense? For the most part, I am a fairly laid-back mama….but when it comes to stairs, I am uber paranoid. I think it’s because I never developed the reflex to put my hands out if I fall (true story) and so I fall ... Read More about Baby Gate Building

DIY Sliding Deck / Dog Gate: My brother needed a gate to stop his three puppies (and rapidly growing toddler) from accessing the side of the house. A traditional hinged gate was not going to work in the space so I designed a sliding gate that could be fully opened and matched t…

I’ve never been a fan of swinging deck gates; they take up too much room and they always wind up sagging no matter how well they are built and supported. So since we extended our deck last summer I’ve been looking into different options for configuring a rolling deck gate. I looked at several options […]

To give your pooch some sun and outdoor air, without them getting into your family gatherings or birthday parties, a deck gate designed for pets, is a fantastic investment. They come in a sliding design or hinged, and can be operated even by small children. Come over, give your favorite pup a petting, then return to your barbeque, safe in the knowledge that they are safe, secure, but still within view.

In this video I show how to build a simple deck gate to keep those small critters in or out . If you have any questions about any procedure or specific tools...