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Jack Reynolds

Jack Reynolds has spent over 15 years working on outdoor spaces, such as decks, patios, driveways, and exterior builds. His background is in construction and hardscaping, so his thinking tends to be material-first: what holds up in real weather, what’s actually worth the price per square foot, what cuts corners in ways that show up two winters later. At Minimal & Modern, he covers outdoor builds and exterior projects with that same no-nonsense approach.

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a two story house features an upper balcony and lower wooden deck with outdoor seating

Balcony vs Deck: Key Differences, Costs, Uses

Structure Deck Balcony Location Ground level or slightly raised, attached to back or side of home Second floor or higher,

  • 02 Jun 26
Read more : Balcony vs Deck: Key Differences, Costs, Uses
terrace with modern patio furniture, including a circular fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery.

21 Deck Furniture Ideas by Size, Style and Budget

Before you buy a single piece of deck furniture, you need to know what the space will actually do to

  • 31 May 26
Read more : 21 Deck Furniture Ideas by Size, Style and Budget
side-by-side outdoor space showing an open deck and covered porch on a suburban home

Deck vs Porch: Which One Adds More Home Value

Structure Roof Typical Location Cost (16×20 ft) Best Use Deck None, open-air Backyard or side yard $6,700–$22,700 Grilling, hosting, yard

  • 30 May 26
Read more : Deck vs Porch: Which One Adds More Home Value
a worker wearing red gloves uses a rubber mallet to level dark grey paving stones on a bed of sand

Paver Installation Cost Per Square Foot: A Complete Guide

When I first started designing outdoor spaces for clients, paver pricing was the question I was asked most often. I’ve

  • 05 May 26
Read more : Paver Installation Cost Per Square Foot: A Complete Guide
light surrounding the table are four chairs with woven backs and plush white cushions

53 innovative Outdoor Deck Ideas of Upgrading

Does your backyard feel unfinished, even when everything is technically there? I’ve had that feeling too, and that’s exactly why

  • 01 May 26
Read more : 53 innovative Outdoor Deck Ideas of Upgrading
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35 Modern Deck Skirting Ideas for a Clean Outdoor Look

I used to think the space under a deck didn’t matter, but it does. Once you notice uneven boards, open

  • 22 Apr 26
Read more : 35 Modern Deck Skirting Ideas for a Clean Outdoor Look
corner detail showing herringbone brick pavers meeting irregular natural stone paving with transition strip and textures

Is Stamped Concrete Cheaper Than Pavers?

Planning an outdoor upgrade gets exciting fast, until the budget questions show up. When I started pricing out my patio,

  • 10 Mar 26
Read more : Is Stamped Concrete Cheaper Than Pavers?
modern concrete driveway in front of contemporary single story home with clean lines

17 Modern Driveway Ideas for Every Home Style

The driveway is often the first thing visitors notice about a home, yet it frequently gets overlooked in design conversations.

  • 03 Mar 26
Read more : 17 Modern Driveway Ideas for Every Home Style
two striped cornhole boards on backyard grass with colorful bean bags during sunny outdoor gathering

Distance for Cornhole Boards: The Right Way to Set Up

Setting up cornhole sounds simple until you realize how many people get the spacing wrong. From backyard cookouts to tailgate

  • 03 Mar 26
Read more : Distance for Cornhole Boards: The Right Way to Set Up
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13 Concrete Patio and Wood Deck Ideas That Fit Any Home

I used to go back and forth between building a patio or a deck, but I realized I didn’t have

  • 29 Aug 25
Read more : 13 Concrete Patio and Wood Deck Ideas That Fit Any Home
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20 Trendy Barndominium Exterior Ideas

Project Type Barndominium exterior design and finishing Best Author Jack Reynolds, Outdoor & Exterior Cost Range $8,000, $60,000+ depending on

  • 27 Aug 25
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