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Guide to Building Your Own Outdoor Shed
Building your own outdoor shed may be a little easier than most people think. There are a lot of shortcut techniques that make this a fun project.
Enjoying an Outdoor Gas Fireplace With Your Family
Everyone knows a fireplace adds an ambiance unlike anything else. You can enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a fireplace with your family and friends by adding an outdoor gas fireplace to your back yard. You'll also be able to enjoy your patio area longer in the cooler weather.
Design for Potting Bench
Growing flowers, herbs and vegetables is a healthy pastime that can provide a lot of enjoyment, a chance to get outdoors and even a fair amount of exercise. A potting bench can make your gardening hobby easier and more comfortable. With a designated spot to work with small plants and transplant grow
Household Chores Checklist
Having a clean house isn't something that happens overnight. It requires constant attention, but this doesn't mean that you have to spend your whole day cleaning. By creating a basic household chores checklist, you can stay on top of the things that you need to do to keep your home clean.
The Magnificent Spruce
There are three types of spruce trees that are native to the Pacific Northwest, the Engelemann spruce, sitka spruce and brewer spruce. A fourth spruce, the Colorado blue spruce, is a popular ornamental big tree ...
What Is the Difference Between Propane and Butane?
Propane and butane have about as many similarities as they do differences. They're both gases with a similar chemical structure, and they can be utilized for many of the same appliances and purposes-- including heating and fuel. There is no clear winner in the propane-butane debate, although many pe
How to Clean Patio Pavers
Although patio pavers are low-maintenance, pleasing to the eye and require very little upkeep, they are not completely maintenance-free. Sealing your pavers will help protect them from stains and dirt and make future cleaning jobs all the easier. Brick pavers are extremely porous and can quickly abs
How do I Break Grass Crops to Make Them Thicker & Grow Better?
Some homeowners dream of having a healthy carpet of lush green grass. When your grass crop has been trained to grow thicker, your chance of weeds and disease is much smaller, and your lawn will have a well-established root system. To break your grass so it will grow thicker, greener and healthier, i
Garden Stepping Stone Craft
A path of custom-made stepping stones through your garden offers a unique way to dress up your garden with a touch of whimsy. While slate or natural stone comes with a hefty price tag, making your own stepping stones will yield a larger amount for less money.
How to Make Landscaping Mulch Look New
Landscaping mulch is one of the most basic gardening supplies that every gardener needs. Mulch prevents weeds from growing in flower beds and helps retain moisture around plants during periods of drought. In addition, landscaping mulch provides an attractive, polished look to any yard or garden. How
Exterior Home Improvement Through Hardscape Design
Hardscaping has become a popular trend in recent years for folks looking to beautify the outside of their home. While landscape design deals with things like your trees, lawn and garden, hardscape design covers all the non-living stuff like your rocks, concrete, pathways, etc...
California Landscape Design - Mediterranean Lifestyle on the Pacific West Coast
California landscape design is just as beautiful and varied as the diverse terrain and the broad representation of richly rooted cultures found throughout the warm and sunny region.The natural beauty of California and the year round Mediterranean style climate make livable, functional outdoor space
Fence Building Materials
There are enough different fence building materials for any need. Some materials will come in one style, while others will give you a wide variety of choices. Your decision will be based on a combination of looks, cost and function.
Is Composting a Good Idea?
Composting is encouraged by governmental agencies, environmentalists, gardening groups, universities and community organizations because of the many benefits composting offers. More than 70 percent of Americans have said that they are willing to do more to help the environment, but the major reason
Difference Between Paeonia Lactiflora & Tree Peony
Peonies fall into two main categories. Paeonia lactiflora, or common garden peonies, are herbaceous perennials, while Paeonia suffruticosa, or tree peonies are woody perennials. The two species differ in plant size, blossom size and cultural requirements.
Child Adirondack Chairs - Great Outdoor Seating For Little Ones
Whether you have children of your own or you have friends and relatives with children who come and visit at your home, it is always nice to have plenty of seating options that are just their size. And, child Adirondack chairs are a perfect example of the fine seating available for them.
Inexpensive & Easy Backyard Ideas
A nicely tended and thought-out backyard can not only add value to your home, it can become an extension of your home where you, your family and friends can relax and have fun. It doesn't have to cost a fortune and it doesn't have to take all your spare time to create your dream backyard.
How to Burn Grass That Has Gone to Seed
Burning grass that has gone to seed requires fire and safety. Local authority approval and a burn permit are prerequisites. Notifying adjacent property owners of the burn is common sense. Preparing for the worst and planning the burn on a windless day is the key to success. The grass should be compl
Landscaping Shrubs for a White Brick House
When selecting shrubs to plant near a white house, choose sun-tolerant species as light can reflect off the building. Evergreen shrubs near white houses also tend to become desiccated, or dried out, when reflected sunlight combines with wind or cold weather. Desiccated foliage often appears burned,