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How to Build an Inexpensive Outdoor Fire Pit
Fire pits can be complex, or a pit can be simple to construct and inexpensive. The purpose of a fire pit is to keep a fire contained in an area. Before you start building a fire pit, check with your local fire department to find out what regulations you must follow, such as the distance of the fire
About Planning a Fence
When man thought of privacy, he thought of fences. Some are built to keep people or animals in, while others are built to keep them out. Whatever your need is, there is a fence that fits it. The first logical step in any project is to formulate a plan. Fence planning is a priority due to all the var
Pool Ideas for Small Yards
Swimming PoolSwimming pool and pool house image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comSmall yards present challenges to homeowners who dream of installing a pool. For many homeowners, challenged by asymmetrical property lines and limited ground, there simply is not enough room for a traditional...
Brick Wall Ideas For Landscaping
Utilizing landscaping stones for decoration just isn't precisely a model new idea, nevertheless it surely has proved itself time and time once extra to be a terrific technique to improve the look of gardens and ...
How to Install an Indoor Stone Wall
A stone accent wall can turn a drab, average living room into something you'd find in an interior design magazine. To make your own stone wall, you won't need to tear down an existing wall. Instead, cover an interior wall with stone veneer. Stone veneer adds high class masonry to your home without c
How to Build a Floating Wood Patio Deck
Building a floating patio deck is a great first carpentry project that you can do over the course of one weekend. A floating patio deck does not attach to the home, so there are no concerns of it pulling away at the house siding or foundation. There's no hole digging, no cement mixing or pouring and
Federal Guidelines for Bedroom Space
Federal guidelines for bedroom occupancy allow reasonable restrictions on how many tenants may occupy a sleeping space. The Department of Housing and Urban Development permits two people per bedroom and one person sleeping on a daybed in the livingroom of a rental unit. Additional allowances are mad
Tutorial on the Raw Edge Flower Quilt
A raw edge flower quilt can be a great beginning quilt project. It does not require the cutting of complex shapes, and the quilter does not have to spend hours piecing every component together. The flower shapes can be substituted with squares, triangles or circles, and can be removed and replaced f
24' Above-Ground Pool Specs
Enjoy summer with a 24-foot above-ground swimming pool.boy in a swimming pool image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.comAn above-ground swimming pool can transform a backyard into an outdoor playground, providing refreshment and entertainment on a hot summer day. When you begin your selection...
Building Birdhouses
Birdhouses give birds a place to nest and raise their young in relative safety. Each species has different preferences and nesting habits which means different species need different birdhouses. Building birdhouses can be as complex or as simple a woodworking project as you want it to be.
DIY Landscape Lighting Design
Lighting in a garden can extend the hours of enjoyment beyond daylight, and it also acts to increase safety and security. Low-voltage lighting systems are especially popular with do-it-yourselfers, since an electrician is not needed to install them. A garden area lit at night can create an atmospher
How to Plant Melon Seeds
Melons are members of the gourd family with sweet, pulpy flesh. Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon are only a few of the many varieties, and there several ways to enjoy them. Cut them up into salads, create sweet side dishes or even enjoy a refreshing melon cocktail when they are in season. <
Smog Tips
Smog is a term derived from two words, smoke and fog. Smog is created when pollution is let off by machinery and chemicals, and many times can cause an individual to have breathing and respiratory issues when smog levels are high. Smog-affected illnesses are most common in children and seniors, who
How to Repair a Flagstone Set on Concrete
Flagstones set on concrete create extremely strong paved surfaces with a large variety of flagstones giving your pavement the look you desire, while the concrete base provides the stones with a stable long-lasting subsurface. Even with the strength of the combined materials, the flagstones can still
Trickle Drip Irrigation Under Plastic for Vegetables
Drip irrigation is a method of keeping vegetables and other plants well watered. Using a drip system allows you to water your plants at their root zone, which is where they need it. You'll avoid wasting water because you won't be watering your driveway, nearby weeds or plants that don't need so much
Learn From These Landscaping Do's And Don'ts
You can learn some helpful landscaping techniques to add a lot of curb appeal to your house. All homeowners want their landscapes to stand out but most don't really know where they should begin. This ...
My Mower Engine Is Turning Over Very Slowly
Just like your car, your lawn mower’s engine relies on a combustion event to operate efficiently. Interruptions of the combustion cycle or lack of proper fluids can stop your mower from operating properly. Understanding how your mower engine works can help you pinpoint the problem and create t
Shindaiwa T-25 Specifications
The T-25 was a weed trimmer sold by Shindaiwa in the early '90s. A weed trimmer is a hand-held lawn maintenance tool with a long handle and a spinning cutter on the end, used to cut grass and weeds in areas that are hard to reach with a lawn mower.EngineThe Shindaiwa T-25 was powered by a...
Tips To Buying The Right Outdoor Patio Furniture Covers
Outdoor patio furniture covers will help you make the most of your outdoor space by protecting your furnishings from the weather. You can buy these covers in all shapes, designs and materials. They can be found online in shops like Amazon.com or at your local gardening store.